Reflections on the War in Ukraine
We know how a war begins but we never know how it will end. Wars have their own logic that often eludes those who initiate them. Putin thought he could conquer his democratic neighbor relatively easily but Russian forces are slowly but surely getting bogged down in Ukraine. Often perceived as a shrewd leader, Putin […]
War in Ukraine and the risk of expansion
The first casualty of war is always the truth. For months before the invasion, Putin lied about his intent, and he will keep on lying, as demonstrated by the so-called détente of the last 48 hours. While Russian negotiators claimed they would scale back their offensive, their forces launched new attacks and there were no mass removal of troops.
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