>> Whilst we might want the Russians to 'lose', would getting nearer to defeat create a
>> material risk of escalation, such as the use of tactical nukes?
No we dont want a total defeat of Russia, it wont happen without Nukes being thrown around. Regime change in Russia will do and is probably likely from whats being sounded out now. I am not sure Ukraine want "the donbass" back, it would be a headache for years as it was before the invasion.
>> Just got back from Austria - sobering to think that bits of it are only
>> about 400 miles from Ukraine.
Plus 600 miles on to the front line. Its a long way as Hitler and Napoleon found out.
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