Russia does not look as fearsome today as it did a few months ago. Our position toward Moscow should reflect that.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin chairs the supervisory board meeting of the presidential forum in Moscow, Russia, April 20, 2022.
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The U.S. failed to meet its objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan for the same reason it failed to meet its objectives in Vietnam and Korea years ago: political failure.
Russia is failing to meet its objectives in Ukraine because of a different kind of reason: military failure.
About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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The U.S. failed to meet its objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan for the same reason it failed to meet its objectives in Vietnam and Korea years ago: political failure.
Russia is failing to meet its objectives in Ukraine because of a different kind of reason: military failure.
About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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