The U.S. and NATO promised to protect Ukraine. If Ukraine is the aggressor, all bets are off
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, reaffirming America’s strong commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. A closer security partnership, Blinken noted, would help ensure “Ukraine can defend itself against aggression.”
U.S. assurances assume Moscow would attack Ukraine — and Russia’s recent military buildup on Ukraine’s border has highlighted this concern. But what if Ukraine sparks the war? Our research suggests a future crisis could leave Kyiv in a losing fight against Russia without Western support. Here is why.
Zelensky seeks “de-occupation”
While Moscow asserts Crimea is part of Russia, Kyiv — and most of the international community — believe Moscow illegally annexed this part of Ukraine.… Seguir leyendo »