Commentary As Vladimir Putin escalates the war in Ukraine, America and the West seem to be running out of effective options. The Biden administration sent an early stash of lethal aid, but it appears to be wholly inadequate to mount an effective defense of Ukraine. The Russians have already bombarded several cities, and they’re unleashing massive destruction to the areas of Irpin, Borodyanka, and Hostomel, all regions right outside of Kiev. What I’m hearing right now in America is a variety of options that range from the absurd to the absurdly symbolic. Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) recommends that NATO declare a No-Fly Zone over Ukraine. Really? And how would that be enforced? Would NATO send squadrons of bombers to shoot down Russian planes and wipe out Russian convoys? That’s an excellent option—if you want to start World War III. My guess is even Kinzinger knows his idea is nonsense. He’s …
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