War as a singular crisis? An analysis of the singularity and continuity of crises using the example of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Journal: Culture Practice & Europeanization
Year: 2025

When Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it was seen as a watershed moment in European history, dividing time into “before” and “after”. The German chancellor’s talk of a “turning point” (“Zeitenwende”) underscores the perception of this invasion as a singular crisis event. Its consequences were felt throughout Europe: in political debates, in support for Ukraine, and in the reception of numerous refugees. The force, suddenness, and violence of the attack,