We are at war

A time of peace and love among all and for all, if we lived in an idyllic world, but Aldous Huxley's brave new world does not exist. On the contrary, we are living in very turbulent times where there are too many bad people wanting to fish in troubled waters and too many good people who are oblivious to a reality that already conditions our lives. 

Another warning has been issued. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned allies that we are Russia's next target and that we are already in danger. He made his remarks during a press conference accompanied by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in which he urged allies to strengthen the defence of their borders in the face of the Russian threat and the possibility of Moscow starting a war. 

It is hair-raising to think of the comparison he made with what our grandparents and great-grandparents suffered during the two world wars of the 20th century. The message was specific, descriptive and terrifying, assuring us that we could suffer the loss of our homes, our jobs, destruction through mass conscription and millions of displaced people. 

There may be a preventive solution, with all allies fulfilling their commitments and strengthening themselves militarily with defence spending of 5% of GDP and supporting Ukraine so that it does not fall into the hands of the Kremlin.

Special attention should be paid to Mark Rutte's warnings to too many governments that do not perceive the seriousness of the current situation due to the Russian threat and are complacent, passive and do not feel the urgency. The explicit reality is that action must be taken now because in five years Russia could be ready to attack Europe. Within the picture painted by Rutte, there is some relief in the assurance that the United States reaffirms its commitment to the security of its allies, even though its National Security Strategy seems to suggest otherwise, because Washington is aware of the need for unity across NATO in order to be secure, also with regard to China. 

But we must all make efforts and sacrifices. He did not mention the Spanish government, but everyone must understand what the priorities are now.

The German Chancellor was categorical in calling for European investment in security, immigration and community policy so that Europe can stand on its own two feet and maintain its way of life, freedom, security and well-being. They did not say it as French President Emmanuel Macron did when he stated a few days ago that we are already at war. We must take preventive action now, because regrets will be of no use later.