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Russia’s war on Ukraine has failed on most fronts. But Russian President Putin continues to slaughter vast numbers of his own troops, and Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, in the hope of a military breakthrough. That could yet happen. The top task for countries supporting Ukraine must be to maintain unity for weeks, months or years to come. This will be a challenge.

Russian statements about the war in Ukraine – or anything else under the present regime – obey key rules. First: never admit to anything. Second: lying to mislead your enemy, or your own people, is entirely legitimate.

Horilka is to vodka as Scotch is to whisky – a product only produced in one country. It’s time to try the triple-distilled Ukrainian brew.

Reverse conspiracy theories are when instead of blaming shadowy forces for the ills of the world, people blame themselves or their governments for atrocities committed by others.

Several people have asked about why the Russia-Ukraine war is happening. Here is some background context and history.