ordered Russian troops into Ukraine he was not alone in thinking victory would be swift. Many Western analysts also expected Kyiv, the capital, to fall within 72 hours. Ukrainian valour and ingenuity confounded those assumptions. As the war enters its sixth week, the side that is contemplating victory is not Russia but Ukraine—and it would be a victory that redraws the map of European security.
Yet a lot of Ukraine remains in Russian hands, including the strip of land on the southern coast that the Russians now claim was their focus all along. A large chunk of the Ukrainian army, in the Donbas region, is vulnerable to encirclement. Nobody should underestimate Russian firepower. Even if its forces are depleted and demoralised they can dig in. Victory for Ukraine means keeping its Donbas brigades intact and using them to deny Russia a secure hold on occupied territory.
The prize for the West would be almost as great. Not only could Ukraine invigorate the cause of democracy, but it would also enhance European security. During 300 years of imperialism, Russia has repeatedly been at war in Europe. Sometimes, as with Poland and Finland, it was the invader. Other times, as with Nazi Germany and Napoleonic France, it was seen as a lethal threat and itself fell victim to aggression.
Fake like Biden
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Hundreds of small arms, portable anti-tank (ATGM, ed.) and anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS, ed.), as well as large quantities of explosives will fall and are already falling into the European Union. It is impossible to completely block the entire border with Ukraine.
Russia will bring peace to Ukraine after the Nazis are defeated once again. God bless Russia and its great people.
Continuing weapons supply, overruling sanctions by the west themselves will definitely be the factors poisoning the peace.
Well it would take years to rebuild 🇺🇦. Bringing democracy to a economically devastated country is going to a challenge. Also see the refugees’ crisis. 🇵🇱 is asking funds from EEC. No word about it. Mr. president is learning his lessons in a hard way. Price for his lessons?
Os certinhos e seu ponto de vista
Seems more wishful thinking at this point, rather than being rooted in the reality of international politics.
Nonsense; how do you expect them to do that while they're still friends with Corruption.
The Economist in 2000s: Why Iraq, Libya, Syria must be Bombed to Oblivion..?
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Many did not survive!
Finally a helpful article. Thank you
You wish!!! don't you see how Ukraine is distracted? If you do so, how Ukraine has won the first phase of the war? unless you support Western propaganda.
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Ukraine been winning, easily at that. No reports so far on Ukraine military casualty, no planes shot down, no tanks destroyed. Only civilian casualties.
The hypocracy too though. You're doing a great job encouraging Ukrainians to die.
The US is the final winner:European countries buy weapons from the US, European countries buy expensive oil and gas from the US, ....
I don’t call having Russian control 30% of Ukraine any form of victory.
The Economist loves the taste of blood！
Sekir Baschka.
Russia will win at any cost
Tell him to digg into his personal bank accounts. He has a billion plus. I'm sure he can do some damage. If not he can always get a new acting gig.
Not sure the West appreciates what is in the balance of advantage for the Ukraine and Europe. A win for Ukraine would most certainly change the calculus; however, the Ukraine will need a lot more support.
Lol Ukraine wag the Dog Failed
stupid publication.
Putin and his Russian Hordes must be defeated. SLAVA UKRAINE
Coz US want to win
No more War.
Ukraine must win. The West must win.
surviving isn't winning,.. ask palestine.
Russia will bring peace to Ukraine after the Nazis are defeated once again. God bless Russia and its great people.
For a special operation by Russia. US tax payers are suffering a lot. And US economy is suffering a lot. If a WAR happens, then US economy and its tax payers will crumble.
🤣🤣🤣... thats pure BS propaganda... if winning is losing land area bigger than the size of UK and having entire country's infrastructure reduced to rubbles then how will losing looks like? A comedy article to appease a commedian?
The dependent WAR can not be extended more.
Right ! And have separate Russia 🇷🇺 China 🇨🇳!
NATO UN USAGov Europarl_EN stop 🛑 Putin
Nobody said that Gaza has won when it survived three israeli attacks with no significant external support.
So Zelensky's war strategy to 'win' is based on receiving outside help? Relying on outsiders in wartime is pretty foolish.
The war has to end! oil prices and the economy is important too Peace is better. Stop the war
Better Actor than Will Smith
Anyone else think this was Samuel Tarly for a split second
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Will request to Biden to help Ukraine Militarily ?
Person of the Year!!!!
At least, it would revitalize the industries related to safety (manufacturing of weapons and so on).
I don't see his show being renewed for a second season. Audiences are fickle. They're not buying the 'fighting for democracy' premise any longer. It's not relatable to the masses. LOl!
And you think Putin will lose then?
És important prendre partit amb fets.
EU is secured for years with thousands of unaccounted anti-aircraft missiles in 'right' hands of thugs.
yeah and it would definitely strengten the usa economy and worldwide political influence. then soon all devil is away.
The only way to win is nato join the party. WW3 baby!
Leaders...lead.
“Invigorate the cause of democracy.” That’s rich🤦♂️
Why doesn't Pashinyan provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine?
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