Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo issued a word of warning during his visit to Taiwan on Thursday, noting that freedom was not guaranteed in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “If any of us were mistaken or complacent about the risk to … freedom, I think we need only watch what’s taking place in Europe today to see that this continues to demand deep, concerted, focused leadership from those of us who cherish freedom,” Pompeo said. “These days call for the simple reminder that it is not provocative to say that one demands freedom,” he added. Pompeo, once the United States’ top dipl…