Complexity of Ukraine crisis

This refers to the report, "Impossible to win conflict by military means alone" (Sept.9). This realisation should have dawned on Ukraine government from the beginning of the Ukraine crisis. Being a puppet in the hands of the Western powers will not help the Ukraine government. It should also take a lead in convincing the West that sanctions against Russia are also another means of conflict. Negotiations across the table are the best way to solve the Ukraine crisis.   The sanctions against Russia are in name only, as there is Russian-US cooperation in space -- Russian rockets carry the cargo for the US spaceship. Europe is dependent on gas from Russia and this includes Ukraine also. Russia has clamped down on a restaurant run by a US-based global food chain.  There is unemployment in France and Russia has placed orders with France for supply of naval ships.  Eventually, commerce wins over politics.

Deendayal M. Lulla
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