The War in Ukraine Is Far From Over
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Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost look at the many factors behind Ukraine's failure to defeat Russia or move closer to NATO membership. Ukraine is sadly caught between a cynical NATO and a Russia that is in it for the long haul.  Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES.
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