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The failure of the West to defend Ukraine rewrites the lessons of the 20th century

The failure of the West to defend Ukraine rewrites the lessons of the 20th century

Putin is proving Hitler’s right

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May 15, 2024
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It is, all of it, uncannily reminiscent of the 1930s. We seem determined to prove just how weak, babbling, silly, irresponsible, and just epically stupid democracies are capable of being. Do I overstate things? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqW03WGzVAI You tell me. I keep hoping it's true that we'll do the right thing after trying everything else first. But I've been waiting for a long time. And for far too many Ukrainians, it's too late. -
Claire Berlinski

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