Ukraine’s chief spy argues that its security deal with Britain is a game-changer
Russia can be deterred if other Western countries offer similar assurances, says Oleksandr Lytvynenko
THE AIM of Russia’s war in Ukraine—to destroy Ukraine’s Defence Forces—remains unchanged. Despite an enormous advantage in resources, Russia has not been able to accomplish this task for almost two years. Along with the heroism of the Ukrainian military and the rallying of the population around the state, Western support has played a key role in this. It is this support that strengthens the global dimension of the war and makes it impossible for Russia to achieve its Napoleonic goals.
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