Material gains from the war in Ukraine form the primary motivation for the rulers in the Kremlin to maintain a high level of military tension, pushing Russia to conquer new territorial gains in Ukraine, regardless of human casualties, material losses, or international reputation.

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1. Sanctions don’t really work – but they do put some GRIT in the machine.

   What would work – and it’s the way I’d go forward – is to say that, if the war doesn’t end within 3 months, I will double aid to Ukraine.

   There is a risk of escalation – and IMO there is no alternative but to push the red line.

   The main motivation for supporting Ukraine doesn’t seem to be so clear in spite of the rhetoric.

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