Supporters Of Ukraine Admit That This Was A Terrible Week

Henrik Pettersson and Reneé Rigdon, CNN © Provided by CNN  

CNN: Analysis: Ukraine has had a terrible week. Blame the US and the EU 

Ukraine is developing a “drowning not waving” problem. It is struggling to say clearly how badly the war is going. Giving a candid public assessment of how poorly a conflict is going can be an unwise move as it can result in morale and support draining. After Obama boosted troops in Afghanistan, public support declined over the years, in part because of a lack of realism about how the war was going. 

Ukraine’s acutely bad presentation of its troubles is mostly due to the myopia of its allies. 

The lack of understanding in parts of US Congress is breathtaking. A congressman this week suggested Ukraine should name a finite price tag and a specific, simple goal. It’s staggering after two American wars of choice in two decades, costing trillions of dollars, that congressional memories are so short, and comprehension so limited.  

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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. Even thought the finger pointing on who to blame is starting, it is going to be worse in the coming months.