The stakes are high here, and while I believe our (US and other) support of Ukraine is essential, its a very dangerous game being played by the aggressor, and some may need to look before they leap. Ultimately we are all in this together.
The stakes are high here, and while I believe our (US and other) support of Ukraine is essential, its a very dangerous game being played by the aggressor, and some may need to look before they leap. Ultimately we are all in this together.
The history of military support for Ukraine since Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 in lots of 'looking'...'together', with little or belated baby steps 'leaping'. This has convinced Putin that time is on his side because eventually the West 'together' will never sufficiently support Ukraine long enough with sufficient weapons to be victorious. Two alternatives: 1) let Putin rollup Ukraine, consolidate his gains and then keep moving west...or 2) stop Putin now. Other than arming Ukraine sufficiently to win, there is no other option to achieve option 2).
The closer it is to the action, the better one can see the smoke. This is likely to be a Russia/Castro/Kennedy playout. For the first time in a while, I'm glad my daughters and their families are in Texas (okay, Austin to be clear.)
The stakes are high here, and while I believe our (US and other) support of Ukraine is essential, its a very dangerous game being played by the aggressor, and some may need to look before they leap. Ultimately we are all in this together.
The history of military support for Ukraine since Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 in lots of 'looking'...'together', with little or belated baby steps 'leaping'. This has convinced Putin that time is on his side because eventually the West 'together' will never sufficiently support Ukraine long enough with sufficient weapons to be victorious. Two alternatives: 1) let Putin rollup Ukraine, consolidate his gains and then keep moving west...or 2) stop Putin now. Other than arming Ukraine sufficiently to win, there is no other option to achieve option 2).
The closer it is to the action, the better one can see the smoke. This is likely to be a Russia/Castro/Kennedy playout. For the first time in a while, I'm glad my daughters and their families are in Texas (okay, Austin to be clear.)