UkraineAlert Feb 24, 2022
 
 
 
 
 

Russia has launched a war against Ukraine. How can the West fight back?

By Atlantic Council experts
via New Atlanticist

With Russia launching a full-scale assault on Ukraine on Thursday, a major war has begun in Europe with sweeping global implications. Our experts are weighing in with their insights about where this conflict is headed next and how the West can respond, from military and nuclear posture to a diplomatic refresh to backing a Ukrainian insurgency.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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By the Board of Yalta European Strategy
Russia has invaded Ukraine. Far from shrinking away, the EU should work to further integrate Ukraine and offer it a membership perspective.

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By Hung Tran
Russia’s modest contribution to the global GDP means the world’s economic pain will pass even though the fallout of the invasion will define geopolitics for years.

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By Andrey Stavnitser
As Russia declares war, a Ukrainian business leader calls on the global community not to sit on the sidelines and to urgently stand with Ukrainians.

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By John Herbst   @johnedherbst
Deterrence has failed. What do we do next? We need to reduce Moscow’s ability to wage war and ensure that Ukraine has the means to defend itself.

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By Clementine G. Starling, Christian Trotti, and Tyson Wetzel
The next strategy must contain three pillars: countering Russian gray-zone activities and taking the offensive, meaningfully integrating allies and partners, and adopting a more globally oriented force posture model.

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