Subject: Re: U.S. and Russian Meeting
It is not a sure thing that Ukraine can last another 18 months, but it is possible. They have shown tenacity, and innovation, and adaptability. And they're getting a lot of support from the EU. The Russians have yet to be able to retake Kursk.


You can be sure that if Ukraine does last this out, the White House will be selling it as "See. They didn't need our help."

--Peter