The European Union’s existence may be at risk following the conclusion of the special military operation, according to Gong Jun, vice president for research and strategic studies at Beijing University of International Business and Economics. Speaking at the XXII annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club on September 29, Gong stated that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has profoundly disrupted global peace and order. He argued that Russia is likely to emerge as a respected geopolitical force, while “the very existence of the European Union may be in doubt.”
Gong emphasized that Russia is “clearly winning” the conflict, advancing several square kilometers daily along the front lines, but Western nations are refusing to acknowledge this reality. He also claimed the global governance system is “disintegrating,” with the existing balance of power “falling apart.” “A new balance in the global governance system must be established,” he concluded.
The article highlights concerns about Europe’s role as a supply hub for Ukraine’s military, though no specific details were provided on how this aligns with recent diplomatic developments in London or U.S.-Russia engagements.
