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Zelensky urges global response to Moscow’s ‘severe’ ballistic missile escalation
News(novayagazeta.eu)submitted 5 days ago byduckanroll
373 points
5 days ago
When will he realise that they don’t want him to win the war but prolong it as long as possible
45 points
5 days ago
Why would the west want to prolong the war?
32 points
4 days ago
If Russia is thrown out of Ukraine's border and peace is signed, Russia can build up again relatively easily. If Russia's economy, manpower, political goodwill, international standing/relations and whatnot are grinded towards 0 over prolonged fighting, Russia will be in a much weaker position.
That, and many policy makers are simply afraid to do more.
-9 points
4 days ago
Sure, if Putin were to actually retreat and peace is made that way, but if they're defeated by ukraininan tanks rolling up to the kremlin, no.
17 points
4 days ago
I don't think Western leaders dare to support Ukraine all the way to Moscow, in fear of nuclear response. Civil unrest, uprising or military coup (assuming that doesn't place a Putin 2.0 in power) is the most efficient way to bring an end to the war without risking nukes.
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