Gerard Baker: “It already turns out {that a} most likely inconclusive fight for Ukraine is a most probably end result, however historical past suggests there are simplest two possible choices for the Russian chief—a victory of a few type, at any value, or the cave in of his regime.”
“This lesson emphasizes the peril for all folks. We watch in awe the bravery of the Ukrainian other people in resisting Russian aggression. However the stakes for Mr. Putin are so prime that they invent a terrifying paradox of Russian weak point: The longer the battle is going on, the larger his incentive to escalate. The worry of complete nuclear conflict could also be overdone, however we’re already a few rungs up the ladder that results in it.”
Walter Mead: “We must no longer underestimate the ability of Putin’s trust within the efficacy of the iron fist.”
