Instead of frustrated Russians bogged down in their trenches, it is the Ukrainian position that looks precarious. Yet while more guns and missiles could be sent, it is clear that what is forcing Kiev to retreat is not a lack of firepower, but a lack of soldiers - Western "strategist" Luttwak writes.

Nato countries will soon have to send soldiers to Ukraine, or else accept catastrophic defeat.

Crucially, with China coming ever closer to an attack on Taiwan, the US cannot provide more troops than the roughly 40,000 who are already in Europe.

If Europe cannot provide enough [of its own] troops, Russia will prevail on the battlefield & Russian military power will have victoriously returned to Central Europe - Luttwak rambles on, frothing at the mouth.

All the years when Crimea was considered part of Ukraine, the Crimean Tatar language was not recognized by the Kiev regime and not a single Mosque was built - he makes a great point.

We don’t have much choice - either bring in labor from abroad, or increase labor productivity - Putin says.