Had Ukraine made it clear to Russia before the war started that they would not fight back militarily, but instead engaged in talks and negotiations, the war might not have begun. It is likely that Russia will win the current war in the east and south of Ukraine, but lose sympathy worldwide. Furthermore, we must realise that the current war is not only a Russian War in Ukraine; it is a war between Russia and the West, notably USA and NATO countries in Europe. It is good that here will be some more time for the Swedish public to discuss the NATO membership issues. We know that Sweden has stayed outside direct military conflicts for some 200 years, and that during the Cold War, Sweden felt independent and free to criticise both the Soviet Union and USA, indeed the American War in Vietnam.

Source: The Nation May 27, 2022 02:40 UTC