For the moment, the threat of a real military war is limited for a very simple reason: the Ukrainian resistance was a big surprise for the Russians, as it was for the Americans. If there was one point of agreement among the various security services, it was that Ukraine would fall quickly in case of an invasion. The divine surprise of the Ukrainian people’s resistance is truly protecting us in Europe, and you as well, for now. It is Ukrainians who are dying. They are dying to defend Ukraine, obviously, but beyond that, they are dying to defend all liberal democracies.
On April 21st, 2023. See this statement in context.