The Soviet Union was an involuntary union requiring force to hold together, while the European Union is voluntary and Ukrainians are fighting to join it, demonstrating preference for Western systems.
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Paul PodolskyEvidence Quote
“the Soviet Union was an involuntary union... The European Union is a voluntary union. Ukrainians are literally giving their life in large numbers to say we don't want to be part... We want to be part of the European Union.”
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Bridgewater Alum Paul Podolsky on What Russia Tells Us About the Future of the Global Order— Bridgewater AssociatesCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:29:19 PM
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