This week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will travel from Ukraine for meetings in Washington DC. It will be Zelenskyy’s second visit there since the the large-scale Russian invasion commenced in February 2022. The situation in Ukraine is quite different from when Zelenskyy last came to Washington DC.
Thanks Mick. Superb analysis as always. It’s always been so clear to me that the trillions spent during the Cold War to defeat the soviets is now basically being fought by someone else with hand me down military equipment that was going to cost money to actually dispose of. It’s the bargain of the century! I think that needs to be hammered home as it seems many don’t get it. One thing we all need to remember though is that our free societies need debate and the bad ideas need to be debated openly. Sadly Covid and the trump hysteria really was a dangerous time with extreme censorship and free debate was really stifled. Many of the issues with lockdowns etc could have potentially been avoided if that debate had been allowed to occur.
Mick, another great discussion. Living in the US, much of the opposition to aiding Ukraine are just a symptom of “if it is Biden, it must be bad” and the unfortunate wide reach of Russian propaganda that has be present now for a decade.
From a political, moral, and morale perspective, Zelenskyy just might be Ukraines most powerful weapon. War is a multidimensional activity, and winning the political and communication battles, as you continue to emphasize, are just as important as battlefield prowess and skills.
Thanks Mick. Superb analysis as always. It’s always been so clear to me that the trillions spent during the Cold War to defeat the soviets is now basically being fought by someone else with hand me down military equipment that was going to cost money to actually dispose of. It’s the bargain of the century! I think that needs to be hammered home as it seems many don’t get it. One thing we all need to remember though is that our free societies need debate and the bad ideas need to be debated openly. Sadly Covid and the trump hysteria really was a dangerous time with extreme censorship and free debate was really stifled. Many of the issues with lockdowns etc could have potentially been avoided if that debate had been allowed to occur.
Mick, another great discussion. Living in the US, much of the opposition to aiding Ukraine are just a symptom of “if it is Biden, it must be bad” and the unfortunate wide reach of Russian propaganda that has be present now for a decade.
From a political, moral, and morale perspective, Zelenskyy just might be Ukraines most powerful weapon. War is a multidimensional activity, and winning the political and communication battles, as you continue to emphasize, are just as important as battlefield prowess and skills.