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by aborsy 464 days ago
This is such a shallow comment. EU is in fact defenseless (at least til the next 5 years), and terrified of US leaving the Europe. It can’t hold back Russia, a country far smaller than EU in population and GDP.

Canada could have trade agreements with other countries. Being part of EU is not in Canada’s interest. It could operate like Switzerland, maybe.
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FredPret 464 days ago
How in the world can the EU "not hold back Russia"?

After the past few years, do you believe that if Russia invaded the EU, it would win?

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aborsy 464 days ago
I’m not sure if I follow. It’s been 3 years and Ukraine, with the support of US and EU, has lost significant territory. If US withdraws, EU/Ukraine will clearly be in a very bad situation.

EU currently doesn’t have proper air defense, military and army. It will take at least 5 years to build the required capabilities.

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FredPret 464 days ago
The US + EU is fighting by proxy (less efficient than direct), in a limited fashion, and very reluctantly at that.

Even that's been enough to extend Putin's "three day" war into three years with colossal losses on both sides, and a completely unsustainable situation in Russia.

If Russians set foot on EU soil, the game changes much for the worse for Russia.

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anotherhue 464 days ago
You are spreading nonsense. Russia and Europe have a rich history of invading each other. This isn't even the first time Crimea has been captured and re-taken.

Poland alone could probably manage it, and I'm fairly sure the UK would join also. Simple comparison of military forces will give you your answer.

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