One of Rishi's ideas that is purely political is to send two tanks to Ukraine. Two! There's little discussion on military channels of its impact on the war because it will have none.
The whole war dates back to 1996 and NATO's (America's) decision to renege on promises given to the Russian's to respect a security buffer in Eastern Europe. Expansion started in 1999.
Russia had hope for a new joint security architecture for Europe. If you add to this possible alliance, the trade opportunities (commodities and energy for technology and finished products) especially with Germany, it is easy to understand America's apprehension, as the "world hegemon".
That is how the conflict began. Other key dates: 2008 promise in invite Ukraine and Georgia to join NATO; 2014 America begins to arm Ukraine; 2021 Russia's last offer of a settlement; 2022 March Zelensky ready to accept a peace deal but Johnson, on behalf of US, tells Zelensky to reject peace and fight on.
Sad for the peoples of Europe (where 80% of Russians live).
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