by Bing West
Past conflicts reveal scant hope for a nation that grants the aggressor a sanctuary. In lost war after lost war, we have repeated that mistake.
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Ukrainian service members fire a shell from an M777 howitzer at a front line in Donetsk Region, Ukraine, November 23, 2022.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty/Serhii Nuzhnenko via Reuters
Putin’s objective is to occupy a significant portion of Ukraine and retain undisputed control of the Black Sea. He believes U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine will dwindle in a protracted war.
Ukraine’s end state is to push Russia out of all its territory. Ukraine has proven it has determination and ferocity. The U.S. and NATO, however, refuse to transfer sufficient arms for Ukraine to accomplish that objective.
About the Author
Bing West served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and has written a dozen books about America’s recent wars.
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Putin’s objective is to occupy a significant portion of Ukraine and retain undisputed control of the Black Sea. He believes U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine will dwindle in a protracted war.
Ukraine’s end state is to push Russia out of all its territory. Ukraine has proven it has determination and ferocity. The U.S. and NATO, however, refuse to transfer sufficient arms for Ukraine to accomplish that objective.
About the Author
Bing West served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and has written a dozen books about America’s recent wars.
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