Putin seems to be winning the war in Ukraine—for now
His biggest asset is Europe’s lack of strategic vision
FOR THE first time since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24th 2022, he looks as if he could win. Russia’s president has put his country on a war footing and strengthened his grip on power. He has procured military supplies abroad and is helping turn the global south against America. Crucially, he is undermining the conviction in the West that Ukraine can—and must—emerge from the war as a thriving European democracy.
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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Is Putin winning?”
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