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The never-ending myth of a looming Ukrainian 'breakthrough'
For years, hawks have used rosy analysis of Kyiv's military momentum to make the case against real negotiations
August 18, 2026
russia
Europe
Russia's lockdown of Odessa ports could be a grim turning point in war
A lesson to all purveyors of the idea that Ukraine could be a 'steel porcupine' and avoid a mutual agreement to end the conflict. It's a trap.
August 11, 2026
Europe
US is the real loser if Senate passes virtue signaling Russia sanctions
Lawmakers will feel good voting for Lindsey Graham's 'passion project' but it won't end the war and if anything hurts American economic and political interests
August 04, 2026
Europe
Ukraine's 'turned tide' doesn't comport 'with basic military reality'
Cajoled by Zelensky, Western media is dangerously upselling — again — Kyiv’s ability to win
July 29, 2026
Europe
Zelensky's dangerous gambit to merge the Iran and Ukraine Wars
Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too.
July 28, 2026
Europe
Zelensky's 'Freya' missile defense scheme could backfire. Here's why.
Aside from being no panacea for Ukraine's war woes, it is a clear play to build Kyiv directly into Europe’s security architecture.
July 27, 2026
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