Tag: War
While Europe was preaching sacrifice and solidarity with Ukraine, a number of its leaders were forging profitable ties around the war effort. Behind the moral language of “defending democracy” lay a network of favors, contracts, and donations that helps explain why the conflict continues with no clear end in sight.
The truth is that Russia has the money to fight on for as long as it takes and Ukraine does not, Ian Proud writes.
When the guns fall silent, Zelensky’s rank and file Nazis will have little to show for their sacrifices.
A new narrative has taken hold: Ukraine is no longer losing. According to this line of argument, Ukraine’s deep strike capability coupled with Russia’s looming economic and demographic crisis has created conditions where Russia will be forced to accede to a bargain that is more palatable for Ukraine and the West.
