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New York Times: the US is not trying to defeat Russia

An unpopular take on the war in Ukraine is finally going mainstream.

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Carl Beijer
Aug 13, 2024
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Odessa, Ukraine. Personal photo.

Anastasia Edel, today in the New York Times:

Despite having the resources to end this war on Ukraine’s terms, the West clearly lacks the will to win. For Vladimir Putin, victory is now firmly within reach — irrespective of who is in the White House next year.

This has not been a popular take among liberals, who have preferr…

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