Chemical Weapons and Geopolitical Tensions

This chapter investigates allegations of chemical weapon usage in Ukraine, including the controversial stance on chlorine in artillery shells and the potential implications as war crimes. It also analyzes the complexities of American involvement, public sentiment in Russia, and President Putin's strategic considerations in the ongoing conflict. The discussion extends to the geopolitical dynamics involving Belarus and the prospects for achieving a negotiated ceasefire amidst intensifying violence in the region.