Social Democrats reflect on Ukraine war, European security

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Leaders of nine Social Democratic parties in Europe have declared unwavering support  for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion. Social Democrats from Germany, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, Finland and Croatia met in Warsaw on Wednesday for a conference about the war and how it has altered European politics. Former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven stressed that Europe must make sure Ukraine wins the war and that any peace agreement is struck on Kyiv’s terms. The co-chairman of Germany’s Social Democratic Party stressed that Ukrainians were defending European values as well as their country. He said German-made Leopard 2 tanks would make it to the front lines in Ukraine this month.