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5 More Questions For Stephen Kotkin: Ukraine Edition

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Do You Think the Notses Will Be Able to Occupy Ukrane?

When the notses conquered much of ukrane, they didn't really administer it. And so you have a situation where there's no way for russia to fully occupy Ucrane. The big stuff that they're watching are defections in russia. Just a handful, even one defection, can be devastating for the image of a strong man regime. As people get courage from those who step out first, the first one to show courage can potentially make the others more courageous. That's a variable that we're encouraging right now. We'll arm that resistance as we watch the developments on the ground. A massive logistical challenge, but we're the west and will take the risks

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