The leaders of Europe in 1914 were described as sleepwalkers, unaware of the horror they would unleash through misguided alliances and diplomacy. This historical reflection raises parallels to contemporary tensions between the West and Russia. There is a growing urgency to recognize the fragility of Europe, which is echoed in President Macron's assertion that "our Europe is mortal, it can die." The assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in 2006 highlights the dire implications of Russian aggression, prompting the UK to reevaluate its stance and relationship with Russia.
The protagonists of 1914 were sleepwalkers, watchful but unseeing, haunted by dreams, yet blind to the reality of the horror they were about to bring into the world.
Europe's leaders, blinded by their own complex, interlocking alliances, and convoluted diplomatic manoeuvres, stumbled into the catastrophic Great War of 1914.
President Emmanuel Macron stated, 'our Europe is mortal, it can die', highlighting the urgency of current geopolitical tensions and the need for awareness.
The poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko strained relations between the UK and Russia, prompting a major reassessment of the Kremlin's intentions and activities in Europe.
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