Russian ambitions reduced, but bloody stalemate likely in Ukraine

The pro-Russian Ukrainians of Luhansk and Donetsk are far more motivated than the regular Russian army, because they are fighting for their homes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pictured during his address to the Canadian Parliament on March 15. While Zelenskyy may be the face of Ukrainian resistance, the Ukraine Army surprised all of those armchair generals who predicted a speedy Russian victory, writes Scott Taylor.Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

April 25, 2022

OTTAWA—When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the world was shocked and appalled. On paper, it was such a one-sided affair that it could scarcely be described as a conflict. The big mighty Russian war machine was simply going...

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