He has a strong hold on about a third of the country. It's unfathomable but there you go. (View Post)

They have an advantage on long term strategy since they don't have to show quick results to avoid losing the next election. (View Post)

That's right. A no from Russia gives Trump the chance to say to Putin, "So it's like that, is it? Ok we're restarting and upping our military support for Ukraine. Give me a call w… (View Post)

Yes, but the degree of it and how it's organised (eg which nations in Europe do what, relative spends and capability, their respective responsibilities to the whole, the scale of nuclear vs conv… (View Post)

It seems to me the only way Trump can force a quick end to the war that isn't a clear win for Russia is to threaten Putin with a continuation (or even escalation) of US military support for Ukra… (View Post)