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Originally Posted by pip08456

If NATO did that then it would bring NATO into direct confrontation with Russia and would show the Russian people that Putin was right. A dangerous move IMHO, but I am not a military strategist nor have I been in the military.

The Ukarainians so far have shown to be very successful in their war against Russia so I think the best thing would be is to step up the aid, give them the heavier weopons they need and the aircraft to counter the Russian airforce. They have been quite clear on what they need so why not supply them. Would it be worse than a direct NATO confrontaion?

Putin might well win in the end. He is bombing Kiev and Lviv using cruise missiles launched from Belarus. Ukraine can't stop that. Surely someone must? It seems to me to be the point at which Putin's bluff needs to be called.