Nato must help wind down this war – and stop stringing Ukraine along | Rajan Menon

Nato was never serious about admitting Ukraine. The Russian invasion has lowered Ukraine's chances even further

Amid the debate over the war in Ukraine, there's widespread agreement on one point: the carnage and destruction will continue - not just for weeks, but for months or, according to some western officials, years or even decades.

Eventually, however, this war, like all others, will conclude, but not before Russia or Ukraine, perhaps both, become convinced that the losses - in blood and treasure - are unbearable and success beyond reach.