Ukraine, Fight For Democracy

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For Christian Lequesne, professor of political science at Sciences Po, in the long term sanctions by western governments risk being challenged by public opinion, which is convinced by these populist leaders that Ukraine only has to settle accounts with Russia, which means to give in to her. Such a waiver is serious.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was unanimously rejected by Western governments. But that doesn’t mean the world is unanimous in condemning Putin’s war. | MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV, AFP Show slideshow close

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was unanimously rejected by Western governments. But that doesn’t mean the world is unanimous in condemning Putin’s war. | MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV, AFP

Western France Christian LEQUESNE. Published on 08/18/2022 at 07:46

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was unanimously rejected by Western governments, according to UN votes and various sanctions packages since February.

But that doesn’t mean the world is unanimous in condemning Putin’s war. Although China is cautious in its positions, it clearly sides with Russia. India by Modi and Brazil by Bolsonaro
benevolent neutrality, like many countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In their eyes, the West’s distrust is proving to be stronger than Russia’s crimes. The explanation lies in a sense of revenge for…