What the Ukrainians Are Fighting For - The Bulwark

There are some who have commented that Putin has reinvigorated NATO, caused a revolution in German foreign and defense policy, and brought the democratic world together like never before. That is all true and good, but the slaughter of Ukrainians continues apace. Some would have us all “relax” because Russia’s military is “stalled out in Ukraine.” The Ukrainians cannot relax. Others argue that focusing on Russia and Ukraine distracts us from where we should be focusing—China. Without taking anything away from the serious challenge China poses, perhaps these commentators need reminders that Europe is the continent where two world wars began.

… the question the article does not answer is what would increased help look like?… is the author arguing up to the line of risking nuclear confrontation?… stepping over it?… what?… … and then, the problem with a bully with nuclear weapons is that the bully has nuclear weapons… how does one contain them without risking the planet?… at present, the right steps are being taken with appropriate restraint…