A former chief of the German Navy, Kay-Achim Schonbach, has cautioned that the European Union may inadvertently be drawn into direct conflict with Russia over the situation in Ukraine. Schonbach expressed concern that current policies and actions could lead to an unintended escalation. He suggests a lack of clear strategy and awareness within the EU could result in it “sleepwalking” into war. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and increased military aid being provided to Kyiv by Western nations. Schonbach’s comments highlight anxieties about the potential for a wider conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders. The full article and his detailed reasoning are available at RT.com. His statements have sparked debate regarding the EU’s approach to the crisis.