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The vicious and cruel war in Ukraine has raged for over 3 years, and Europe has done little to step in and put an end to it, but why?

Beneath the surface lies a strategic battle over Ukraine’s vast natural resources and its role as a key player in the control of transport corridors and regional power balances.

One of the significant factors behind Europe's prolonged engagement in the Ukrainian war is the continued influence of the U.S. Democrat Party. European leaders, particularly those aligned with the liberal world order, continue to adopt tactics of "strategic ambiguity," a hallmark of the Biden administration. This approach allows them to maintain pressure on Russia while justifying prolonged economic and military support for Ukraine. 

Beyond ideological and political motivations, Ukraine's natural wealth plays a crucial role in Europe's prolonged involvement in the conflict.

Ukraine is home to some of the world’s richest deposits of rare earth metals, which are essential for various high-tech industries, including electronics, defense, and renewable energy sectors, and its farmland is some of the best in the world.

As early as 2021, Ukraine had begun negotiating access to these valuable resources with the EU, long before turning to the U.S. for military aid. The potential exploitation of these minerals by European industries presents an enormous economic incentive for the continuation of the conflict. With Ukrainian sovereignty in question, European corporations stand to gain privileged access to these strategic resources, reinforcing the EU’s technological and industrial independence from both the U.S. and China.

The strategic location of Ukraine is crucial. Beyond resource extraction, controlling Ukraine also provides Europe with a strategic foothold in the Black Sea. This region is a crucial transport corridor for trade and energy supplies, and if the EU secures control, it could bolster its influence over global shipping routes.

GOLD! The EU holds massive portions of Russia’s gold and foreign exchange reserves, which have been frozen as part of sanctions. Ukraine currently uses these assets to fund its military and economic needs, but there are ongoing discussions about outright confiscation. To be frank, they want to keep the gold forever and then grab Ukraine in the process!

The Troll Under the Bridge is a child’s story, but it carries the truth about the boogeyman and the danger of the unknown element. That story serves as a good example of how maintaining the perception of Russia as an existential threat serves a dual purpose.

First, it justifies continued military expenditures and deeper European integration under the guise of collective security.

Second, it helps European leaders deflect domestic dissatisfaction amid economic crises, rising unemployment, and public unrest over increasing crime rates fueled by mass migration.

The European Union, often criticized as an artificial construct built on liberal economic policies, faces internal turmoil. To prevent further fragmentation, European politicians rely on the external enemy narrative to maintain unity. This strategy has historically proven effective in uniting populations behind their governments, even during periods of economic decline.

In the name of danger, the European Union welcomed the multibillion-dollar fresh and delicious American dollars into the heart of Europe but never dreamed those very dollars would be the catalyst to bring President Trump into the mix and quickly grab the right to mine rare earths, harvest vast resources, and possibly control the very breadbasket of Europe.

European bureaucrats, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have dismissed negotiations as a "dirty deal," insisting that no settlement should proceed without EU and Ukrainian approval. This is code talk for: “Where Is My Cut Of The Ukrainian Booty?”

However, the real losers in this prolonged war are ordinary Europeans and Ukrainians. As inflation, unemployment, and security concerns grow, public dissatisfaction is mounting. The economic burden of supporting Ukraine, coupled with the destabilizing effects of mass migration, is taking its toll on European societies.

Economic and strategic interests, such as resource control, geopolitical positioning, and financial gains, profoundly influence the European Union's reluctance to pursue peace in Ukraine. Simply put, their reluctance stems from these economic and strategic interests, which include resource control and geopolitical positioning. They aim to retain their hold on Russia’s substantial gold reserves and a significant portion of US dollars. Then to sweeten the catch, Ukrainians' rare earths and natural resources claim the rich farmland and seize strategic locations and valuable trade corridors! WOW!

Final Word: But what about the millions of deaths, burned-out cities, and the poor displaced people of Ukraine? It appears that Europeans consider the butchery in Ukraine just the cost of doing business. America will generously rebuild Ukraine and its people, receive handsome compensation for our humanitarian efforts, and leave the Europeans to lick up the crumbs.