Putin’s War–Not Russia’s
The first casualty in war is truth. The levels of complexity in the conflict in Ukraine are mind-boggling. Let’s review some truths that haven’t been killed – yet.
Ukraine crisis
Polish Prime Minister’s Office: No, We WON’T Be Sending MiGs to Ukraine
During a Zoom call with members of Congress on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his requests for a no-fly zone, more harsh sanctions and additional lethal military aid. Specifically, he asked for Russian-made MiG29 fighter jets. Ukrainian pilots know how to operate these planes, he said. As far as NATO leaders, including President Joe …
Buttigieg Says We Can’t Be ‘Galloping After Permanent Solutions’ to ‘Short Term Problems’ As Oil Flirts With $120 a Barrel
The Biden Administration doesn’t want the Russian invasion of Ukraine to derail their green energy dreams.
Thoughts on Ukraine, Part 5: Post-War Assessment and Rebuild
I understand the conflict is ongoing and does not have a known end date or end state conditions. But the sooner the USG, NATO, and the EU think through the dynamics of assessment, the quicker they can respond and conduct it. If they stand up coordinated assessment teams now, they can start assessing pre-conflict items, and conflict response now and gathering data.
Thoughts on Ukraine, Part 1
Thoughts on Ukraine Figure Conceptual Framework for Russian Invasion of Ukraine I will be the first to admit that I really cannot understand Putin’s objectives and end state in Ukraine. I suspect that I am not alone in that regard. Listen to the news with the talking head experts and read the news and internet …
John Kerry Worried Ukraine Crisis Will Take World’s Focus Off Climate Change; Yes Really
“Now, it’s [the northern part of Russia] thawing and his infrastructure is at risk. And the people of Russia are at risk. And so, I hope President Putin will help us to stay on track with respect to what we need to do for the climate.”