Time Is Not on Ukraine’s Side

Josh Rogin: “By providing Ukraine with just enough weaponry to fight to a medium-boil stalemate, the Biden approach is seen by many Ukrainians as an intentional strategy to nudge Ukraine toward negotiations. Ukrainian officials maintain that talks are possible only when Putin feels more pressure.”

“The first thing you will hear from any Ukrainian is “Thank you.” Ukrainians are not ungrateful or greedy — they are trying to survive. But their desperation is increasing. ‘As long as it takes’ must not become an excuse for a lack of urgency. By next year’s anniversary, there might not be a Ukraine to save.”