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According to the author of this article—a former British ambassador to Ukraine—Russia is demonstrating weakness in its attempt to conquer Ukraine.Summary
This article by Simon Smith, writing for The Guardian, makes the following points:
- Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine over the past few weeks have opened a further deplorable chapter in Russia’s aggression towards the country.
- Putin is listening closely to those calling for a more ruthless approach toward Ukraine.
- As the international community continues to talk about the war, world leaders need to ask themselves how they can help Ukraine in new ways, particularly in the realm of air and anti-missile defence.
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Source Information:
- Article Source: The Guardian
- Media Check: The Guardian - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)