Ukraine Blog 60 – “Our side is doing worse than yours”
Dear friends, family and colleagues, It has been a while since the last update. For most casual observers, it seems that the front has been stuck for a while now. This is partly true, because of the insane amount of Russian landmines. However, I’m also convinced that Ukraine changed their strategy and this all has to do with some very worrying signs from NATO/the U.S. president. Already since the start of this year I fear that at one moment, the West will start to pressure Ukraine to start negotiations with the Russians. In the United States, election year is approaching and I think Joe Biden wants to settle the war in any shape or form before the elections. After the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, Biden needs a geopolitical “win.” Last month it became clear that Western organizations have already started to drop soundbites to prepare the public for this scenario. Jens Stoltenberg dropped this interesting statement, which he withdrew after widespread criticism. (1...