KYIV – For many years, the European Union’s eastward expansion seemed unstoppable. But with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin appears to have succeeded in ordering a halt to Europe’s efforts to extend democracy, the rule of law, and open markets throughout the continent.
基辅——多年以来，欧盟东扩的步伐似乎势不可挡。但随着俄罗斯入侵乌克兰，俄罗斯总统普京下令阻止在欧洲全境扩大民主、法治和开放市场的努力似乎已经成功了。