Ah, the grand display of European solidarity! A line-up like a queue for a ‘Solidarity in Fashion’ fashion show, aren’t they just so adorable, all lined up in their high heels of diplomatic statements. ‘Be strong, be brave, be fearless’ – but who’s buying this brave front? Mr. Trump threatens to pull the strings, and they all start doing the diplomatic tango. It’s like a play of musical chairs, except the music is the threat of American withdrawal, and the chairs are the ‘international community’s’ moral support. They’re all so quick to honor Ukraine’s president, one wonders if it’s a delayed reaction to Trump’s ‘not in a good position’ comment. And Macron? Well, he’s got the charm of a politician in full campaign mode, talking the talk of fighting for dignity but one wonders if he’s actually walking the walk outside the limelight.
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