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
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.
Today's munitions crisis is acute but has been years in the making
Cajoled by Zelensky, Western media is dangerously upselling — again — Kyiv’s ability to win
Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too.
The Ukrainian president is emphasizing the close ties between Iran and Russia as he seeks greater US support
Aside from being no panacea for Ukraine's war woes, it is a clear play to build Kyiv directly into Europe’s security architecture.
