In view of the terror war in Ukraine, it is easy to understand that many in the West who until very recently were still supporters of social-democratic-green pacifist ideas have now become expert tank and artillery suppliers overnight. Yes, it is correct: it is now crucial that Putin cannot win this aggressive war victoriously.

Ukraine must be supported with all available means in such a way that there is a real chance of preserving the country’s territorial integrity. Only on this basis can an armistice agreement or even a peace treaty for Ukraine lead to a result that is not too reminiscent of capitulation.

But it must not lead to a kind of war euphoria. Unfortunately, we Germans tend to go to extremes. The sooner the war can be ended in the above sense, the better.