Opinion | How the United States Can Break Putin s Hold on Ukraine – The New York Times

There s a bigger issue at stake here: the vital role a free and sovereign Ukraine plays in advancing U.S. interests against those of Russia and China. The United States must support Ukraine by providing more extensive military assistance, deep and sustained diplomatic engagement and, most crucially, economic cooperation.

To date, U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine has failed to keep the Kremlin in check. When it comes to Russia s neighbors, Washington has settled for a passive role and has been, at best, fickle in its friendship with Ukraine.

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Is there some way we can deter Putin without getting ourselves into another multi-trillion dollar quagmire?