Russia’s invasion exposes Western miscalculation and Ukraine’s resilience
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Casey Michel argues that Russia’s expanded invasion has produced a string of strategic defeats, weakening Moscow while strengthening Ukraine’s sovereignty and military innovation; Western policymakers have misread the conflict, and the path to lasting peace lies in strong Western support and Ukraine’s integration into NATO and the EU.
Topics:world#geopolitics#opinion#russia-ukraine-war#strategic-defeats#ukraine-resilience#western-policy
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