The West's plan to pressure Putin has a glaring flaw
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Responsible Statecraft
Ukraine's 40-day deep-strike campaign – launched by President Volodymyr Zelensky to "push the aggressor toward ending the war" – is now at its height.In Western policymaking circles, the destruction of Russian infrastructure, the rise of fuel shortages, and the resultant public dissatisfaction lead many to conclude Russia is on the ropes. The strategy of expanding Ukraine's deep strike capacities enjoys the support not only of major European NATO states but also of the White House, as recent comments from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio make clear.The Western pressure
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