Ukraine’s Cause Is Righteous. That Shouldn’t Shape
Policy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/ukraine-russia-war-nato-iraq-policy.html
Tanner Greer notes:
Any realistic assessment of the policy options available to the Western powers must begin with a sober appraisal of the situation on the ground — even if that means contemplating a settlement that falls short of justice. Despite the heroic resistance of Ukrainians and repeated operational blunders by the invading force, there are powerful reasons for Mr. Putin to remain optimistic about achieving his war aims. Ukraine is large; war, even the modern mechanized variety, is slow. But the most successful Russian advances have brought Russian troops more than 200 miles into Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/ukraine-russia-war-nato-iraq-policy.html
Tanner Greer notes:
Any realistic assessment of the policy options available to the Western powers must begin with a sober appraisal of the situation on the ground — even if that means contemplating a settlement that falls short of justice. Despite the heroic resistance of Ukrainians and repeated operational blunders by the invading force, there are powerful reasons for Mr. Putin to remain optimistic about achieving his war aims. Ukraine is large; war, even the modern mechanized variety, is slow. But the most successful Russian advances have brought Russian troops more than 200 miles into Ukraine.