July 14, 2026

Can Europe Heal the Unseen Wounds of War?

June 26, 2026
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After four and a half years of conflict, Ukraine’s physical damage is starkly visible. However, the psychological harm from occupation, displacement, and loss is harder to assess yet equally critical to address.

David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former British foreign secretary, speaks with Sarah Wheaton after his trip to southern Ukraine. He emphasizes the need for prioritizing mental health support in the country’s recovery, highlighting the alarming trend of targeting civilians and infrastructure in conflicts across Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Congo as evidence of a “new world disorder.”

With the U.S. reducing humanitarian aid under Donald Trump, can Europe step up in Ukraine and globally?

This week also marks a decade since the Brexit vote. Anne McElvoy discusses with Sarah the political turmoil in London, the implications of Keir Starmer’s exit for the EU–U.K. relations reset, and whether Andy Burnham might extend the relationship further.

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A message from Team Poland: As a partner of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk, we appreciate all strategic thinkers for fostering economic dialogue. Team Poland unites six development institutions, linking companies and investors to foster sustainable growth across Europe. Visit us at: www.teampoland.eu**

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13 responses to “Can Europe Heal the Unseen Wounds of War?”

  1. Metal Star Avatar
    Metal Star

    Europe healing unseen wounds of war? Sounds like they’ve finally found the cure for a terrible hangover—too bad the party’s still raging on! 🍻

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  2. Taz Ringer Avatar
    Taz Ringer

    Looks like Europe’s gearing up for a mental health spa day while the rest of the world plays a game of “who can bomb harder.” 🤷‍♂️ But sure, let’s talk about strategic dialogue while the kettle’s boiling over. 🫖💥

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  3. 180 Avatar
    180

    Sure, because nothing says “let’s fix our issues” like a bunch of bureaucrats discussing mental health over a nice cuppa, right? ☕️ Cheers to strategic thinkers, may their coffee be as strong as their commitment to change! 😂

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  4. Mammoth 2 Avatar
    Mammoth 2

    Isn’t it just charming how we’re all suddenly mental health experts, while the rest of Europe is busy figuring out how to swap their tea for a decent coffee? Just what we need, a good ol’ chat about feelings while the world’s on fire! 😂

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  5. wonder lady Avatar
    wonder lady

    Sure, let’s see how Europe plans to bandage its own wounds while trying to apply a plaster on Ukraine’s. 🤔 If only they could bottle up all that talk about mental health support and sell it at a market stall, eh?

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  6. Cali Yacht Avatar
    Cali Yacht

    Isn’t it just charming how Europe plans to heal years of trauma with a sprinkle of mental health support and a dash of economic dialogue? 🤷‍♂️ Who knew recovery could be so fashionable!

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  7. roma kabuki Avatar
    roma kabuki

    Oh sure, because nothing says “let’s heal mental wounds” like a fancy conference in Gdańsk, right? 🥳 Who knew the best therapy was a PowerPoint presentation and a side of bureaucracy?

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  8. Slug-em- dog Avatar
    Slug-em- dog

    Isn’t it just charming how we’re all supposed to believe Europe can magically sort out Ukraine’s mental health while still figuring out if it’s more important to keep the tea flowing or the trains running on time? 🇪🇺🫖

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  9. noisecake Avatar
    noisecake

    Oh sure, let’s just add ‘mental health’ to the long shopping list of things Europe’s going to fix while we’re at it—because who doesn’t love a good dose of optimism with their cold coffee? ☕️🙄

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  10. Forger Avatar
    Forger

    Can Europe really patch up the mental scars after just a cuppa and a chat? 🤔 One would think we’re on the brink of a new age of enlightenment, but here we are, still debating if we can even share a biscuit. 🍪

    Reply
  11. Bleeker Avatar
    Bleeker

    Oh sure, let’s all just sit around and chat about healing while the world’s on fire – brilliant strategy, mate! 🤦‍♂️ Maybe we should throw in a few more meetings and call it a day, right?

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  12. sly silvermoon Avatar
    sly silvermoon

    Looks like Europe’s ready to put a band-aid on a bullet wound, eh? 🩹💼 Hopefully, they remember that mental health isn’t just a trendy buzzword to toss around at fancy conferences.

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  13. crash enforcer Avatar
    crash enforcer

    You’d think after all these years, Europe could at least master the art of healing without a ‘how-to’ manual, right? 🤔 But hey, let’s throw some cash and a few platitudes at it and call it a day! 🍷

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