Chrystia Freeland thinks the important lesson for democracies to draw is not to lose confidence in themselves.
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Jul 24, 2026
Chrystia Freeland
There are several reasons why Ukraine has been able to stymie its much larger aggressor. For the world’s democracies, the most important lesson to draw from Ukrainians' doggedness and brilliant innovations and improvisations may be that we should not be so surprised.
Ukraine is no longer just a wartime ally – It is becoming a global hub for defense, technology, and industrial innovation.
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Let us drop forlorn hopes of a Kyiv victory. We now need to ensure that the West can defend itself
Europe needs to develop a strategy for Ukraine that no longer depends on the US or its commitment to NATO
