I think we should be pouring conventional weapons into Ukraine to assist their forces directly. Humanitarian aid is is all very well but only treating the symptoms.
At this stage NATO (and other Ukraine supporters) should refrain from direct involvement. Putin is so desperate and such a loose cannon that nuclear is on the cards. I can understand Dima's frustration but is Ukraine being occupied with conventional weapons worse than a nuclear war which wipes out hundreds of millions of people. Even a single nuclear missile on Berlin. London or Paris is not worth it.
This is not "Peace in our time" Chamberlain stuff. One wrong move with this megalomaniac could result in more damage and death than all the wars of the 20th century in the first 24 hours!
Russia can not even efficiently take over a smaller less equipped country. At this stage the only countries fearing Russian invasion should be Moldova (which already has pro-Russian provinces) and Georgia. Once a NATO country is involved it is a whole new ball-game. Putin will only attack NATO on the understanding he will have to go nuclear to survive.
Let us not leave Ukraine short of weapons, fuel and equipment and provide satellite and communications support, intelligence support while making sure the children and families of the the fighters are cared for properly as they flee the country.
Lang
Critical Assessment March 25
www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/russian...-assessment-march-25