Sadly, I do not believe that the actions being taken only now by countries "supporting" Ukraine will restore it to its position of independence. Too much has been permitted to happen without a firm, decisive blocking of Putin.
I'm inclined to agree, Luke. While it seems encouraging that all these measures are being taken, and indeed many of the measures could have profound effects on Russia's economy, it is too late. The status quo of a decade of appeasement of half-baked measures and rhetoric came to roost the day troops crossed the border.
Shifts in EU/US/UK policy toward Putin are happening so fast I’m getting whiplash. Inspirational Ukrainian resistance —> public opinion —> political action (finally)? 🤞🏻
The major question will be whether any of the action is capable of restoring independence and territorial integrity to Ukraine. If not, it may be actions coming too little, too late.
Sadly, I do not believe that the actions being taken only now by countries "supporting" Ukraine will restore it to its position of independence. Too much has been permitted to happen without a firm, decisive blocking of Putin.
I'm inclined to agree, Luke. While it seems encouraging that all these measures are being taken, and indeed many of the measures could have profound effects on Russia's economy, it is too late. The status quo of a decade of appeasement of half-baked measures and rhetoric came to roost the day troops crossed the border.
Shifts in EU/US/UK policy toward Putin are happening so fast I’m getting whiplash. Inspirational Ukrainian resistance —> public opinion —> political action (finally)? 🤞🏻
The major question will be whether any of the action is capable of restoring independence and territorial integrity to Ukraine. If not, it may be actions coming too little, too late.