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Ukraine’s average soldier is 43. How can they keep Putin at bay? (www.thetimes.co.uk)

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[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 18 points 9 months ago

Also, a peace treaty was offered by Ukraine (one that included giving up large parts of their territory). Russia refused.

This narrative that the West/NATO is "using" Ukraine is utterly detached from reality. Russia chose to make this a total war. From that point on Ukraine's only choices were fight or be destroyed.