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The Ukrainian Conflict: Are the US and NATO at War With Russia? Is There an End in Sight?

The Ukrainian Conflict: Are the US and NATO at War With Russia? Is There an End in Sight?
A view shows the city of Mariupol amid the ongoing Russian military action in Ukraine on May 10, 2022. Stringer/AFP via Getty Images
Joseph V. Micallef
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The war in Ukraine is about to enter its third month. To date, the outcome has surprised both the military pundits and the public at large. Is there an end in sight, and, if so, what form might a conclusion to the Ukrainian war take?

The Ukrainian War So Far

The initial Russian invasion plan relied on the projection of what the Kremlin believed was overwhelming military power to crush Ukrainian military forces, force Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government to abandon Kyiv and flee to safety, and pave the way for a “national unity government” to quickly negotiate a ceasefire and subsequent peace treaty with Russia.
Joseph V. Micallef
Joseph V. Micallef
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Joseph V. Micallef is a historian, bestselling author, syndicated columnist, war correspondent, and private equity investor. He holds a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a Fulbright fellow at the Italian Institute of International Affairs. He has been a commentator for several broadcast venues and media outlets and has also written several books on military history and world affairs. His latest book, "Leadership in an Opaque Future," is forthcoming. Micallef is also a noted judge of wines and spirits and authored a bestselling book on Scotch whisky.
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