03-15-2024, 06:39 AM
(03-15-2024, 01:43 AM)TrumpCard Wrote: If the negotiated settlement included the return of abducted/filtrated Ukrainians, it might be more palatable.
I am concerned that the populations of the NATO countries will get tired of seeing billions of dollars ground up in the war in Ukraine with nothing to show for it. I think NATO has to get very serious about giving the Ukraine what it needs to at least force a stalemate and some sort of negotiated peace and do that soon. Actual recapture of all occupied territories, including Crimea, may well be a bridge too far. Ukraine's ability to field enough manpower is going to start to decline soon if it hasn't already. I could see a situation where the Ukraine starts to lose territory to the Russians simply due to lack of manpower and sufficient armaments. At that point a few NATO countries might start sending troops. I think there is starting to be the belief in Europe that as long as Putin is in charge, Western European Countries are in danger. This could easily escalate to combat troops being sent to Ukraine. Better to fight in someone else's country than wait until they get to yours.