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Nov 4·edited Nov 4

Crediting either Biden or Harris with any progress in Ukraine is reality denial in the extreme. Associating Trump with possible failure is also untethered to reality.

It was Trump who first provided Ukraine with materiel, boldly reversing Obama's refusal for armaments. Trump had additional supplies scheduled that Biden blocked. Trump greatly strengthened NATO by finally forcing allies to ante up. Trump was far and away Putin's worst nemesis.

Biden then funneled scores of billions to Putin by damaging American domestic energy production. Biden then spurted out that he would do nothing in the event of a "minor" Russian incursion into Ukraine.

Both Obama's and Biden's policies favored and benefitted Putin. Trump was a fierce adversary.

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Very moving - compelling - personal and grand. Thanks so much

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As always erudite and eloquent. This idea of ​​Russia is complete trash. Dare to be a European: the idea Europe spans centuries of culture and is cosmopolitan.

Thanks for the fascinating article.

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Wonderful high standard as ever - thank you!

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Superb reportage and analysis with a wonderful human perspective, excellent read thank you

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