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Opinion: De-escalation with Russia needs stronger Western posture
Original: Opinion | De-escalation with Russia requires a bigger show of Western strength
A Washington Post opinion piece argues that de-escalation with Russia can only come from a bigger show of Western strength, not from concessions. The author contends that Moscow responds to power dynamics, and that a firmer Western posture on military and political support is the most credible path to reducing tensions. The argument feeds into ongoing debate over how the West should balance deterrence and diplomacy as the war in Ukraine grinds on.
Why now: Debates over Western strategy toward Russia remain central as the Ukraine war continues without a clear settlement.
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