As they meet in France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, world leaders should consider the lessons of World War II, and how to apply them today, writes Frida Ghitis.
Parachutes flapped open in midair over France on Sunday as US paratroopers leaped out of World War II-era military planes, launching the start of a week of solemn commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a week that will bring dozens of world leaders, including President Joe Biden, for events that will be rich in symbolism and resonant with current times.
Earlier this year, he jolted Europeans when he declared that nothing can be ruled out, not even sending Western troops to Ukraine, adding “We will do anything we can to prevent Russia from winning.” Germany rejected the idea, as did others. But apparently Macron was doing more than trying to stiffen allies’ spines. According to the Financial Times, this week, with Biden and Zelensky in France, Macron will announce that European troops will, in fact, soon go to Ukraine.
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