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COMMENTARYGUEST COMMENTARYEuropes Moment:A Sanctuary Strategy forUkraineNathaniel England19 September 20259 Minute ReadUkraine has faced more than three years of relentless assaultfrom an imperialist Russia determined to erase its sovereignty.Western weapons and aid have been vital,but Europesresponse has been hesitant,fragmented,and over-reliant onWashington.Words of solidarity have not stopped missiles or drones and hesitation hasallowed Moscow to dictate the terms of engagement.With Ukrainesheartland under constant bombardment,Washington searching for anegotiated settlement and Putin openly indifferent to genuine peace exploiting talks as cover while pursuing the war it is now time for Europe toseize the initiative.The urgency has been underscored by the overnight Russian drone incursioninto Poland on 9-10 September.Several were shot down by NATO aircraft the first time since the war began triggering Article 4 consultations and thelaunch of Operation Eastern Sentry,to reinforce the eastern flank.This latestincident has emboldened European leaders to consider further steps,withPolish Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski openly suggesting that drones andmissiles should be intercepted