**Biafra, Ukraine, and the Double Standard in Western Politics** As the world witnesses the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, a victim of Russia's aggression, many Nigerians might wonder what lessons can be drawn from this conflict. The international community's response to Ukraine's plight has been complex, with two distinct Western populisms emerging to dictate the narrative. On one hand, there are the isolationist and nationalist forces, exemplified by Donald Trump and his European far-right counterparts, who care little for Ukraine's fate or the rules-based international order. Their primary interest lies in advancing their private agendas. On the other hand, there are the liberal war hawks who cloak their cynical interests in a veneer of moral righteousness. These individuals, often found in think tanks and foreign policy circles, justify their hawkish stance by claiming to defend democratic values. However, their actions suggest that these values are mere lip service, conveniently discarded when it comes to Ukraine. The Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of Europe's top foreign policy experts, recently set the tone for the debate on Ukraine. Wolfgang Ischinger, the conference's chairman, stated that Ukraine's continued defense of Europe against Russian aggression is crucial. He posited that once the war is over, the Russian threat to Europe will escalate dramatically. This stance was met with skepticism by Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine's ambassador to Berlin, who accused Ischinger of advocating that Ukraine should bleed to buy Europe more time for its own defense. Meanwhile, some Western leaders, including those in London and within American think tanks, are openly opposed to peace talks in Ukraine. They argue that it would be premature to rush into negotiations, citing concerns about the European Union's preparedness for peace. Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto revealed that several European foreign ministers expressed this sentiment at a recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Even the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has gone on record saying that peace in Ukraine is riskier than war. The underlying rationale for this stance is puzzling. Western powers have been steering Ukraine towards refusing any realistic compromise for years, which has made peace talks more challenging. It's time for the world to question whether these Western leaders genuinely care about Ukraine's fate or if they are simply advancing their own interests. As Nigerians, we can draw parallels between the Ukrainian conflict and our own experiences during the Biafran War. Like Ukraine, Biafra was a nation fighting for its