>>510820330
>Where are we now and is there a chance to end (freeze) the war by the end of the year? For that to happen, a combination of military and political factors is needed.

What needs to be done:

◾Prompt weapon supplies to Ukraine;
◾Increased air defense systems and missiles' supplies to Ukraine;
◾Sanctions: China, India, Brazil and Turkey need to be convinced to introduce sanctions against Russia, especially regarding oil.

‼◾The key issue: Ukraine must be integrated into the European collective defense system. This must be financed by long-term financial programs in the budgets of partner countries.

Integrating Ukraine is much cheaper and more efficient than financing Ukrainian defense beyond the European perimeter. It is also a lot cheaper and more productive than building a defense system without Ukraine.
In the current reality, European defense is impossible without Ukraine.

There is an opinion currently shared by many in Europe: Russia needs to be deterred at Ukraine's expense for many more years, giving Europe time to "prepare".
This opinion is wrong:
◾Russia will not wait for years to give Europe time to prepare;
◾Putin doesn't have that time - he will turn 73 this year, and he only remains in power through waging the war;
◾Russia is not acting alone and it is not 100% independent. The "wait it out" tactic can lead to an even greater escalation;
◾If Ukraine is "drained down" by deterring Russia, we won't have the ability to help Europe; in a worse-case scenario, we will become a Russian resource used against Europe;
◾Ukraine does not have enough people to be at war against Russia for years. A prolonged war means are losing our best military professionals - their experience is extremely needed in Europe, as well.
>part 2

>>510820261 she's dead sooner or later

>>510738978
>Where are we now and is there a chance to end (freeze) the war by the end of the year? For that to happen, a combination of military and political factors is needed.

What needs to be done:

◾Prompt weapon supplies to Ukraine;
◾Increased air defense systems and missiles' supplies to Ukraine;
◾Sanctions: China, India, Brazil and Turkey need to be convinced to introduce sanctions against Russia, especially regarding oil.

!!◾The key issue: Ukraine must be integrated into the European collective defense system. This must be financed by long-term financial programs in the budgets of partner countries.

Integrating Ukraine is much cheaper and more efficient than financing Ukrainian defense beyond the European perimeter. It is also a lot cheaper and more productive than building a defense system without Ukraine.
In the current reality, European defense is impossible without Ukraine.

There is an opinion currently shared by many in Europe: Russia needs to be deterred at Ukraine's expense for many more years, giving Europe time to "prepare".
This opinion is wrong:
◾Russia will not wait for years to give Europe time to prepare;
◾Putin doesn't have that time - he will turn 73 this year, and he only remains in power through waging the war;
◾Russia is not acting alone and it is not 100% independent. The "wait it out" tactic can lead to an even greater escalation;
◾If Ukraine is "drained down" by deterring Russia, we won't have the ability to help Europe; in a worse-case scenario, we will become a Russian resource used against Europe;
◾Ukraine does not have enough people to be at war against Russia for years. A prolonged war means are losing our best military professionals - their experience is extremely needed in Europe, as well.
>part 2