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Joe: Will the West finally put up a 'stop sign' to Putin?
MSNBCยท2025-08-18 19:49

Geopolitical Strategy - The analysis focuses on whether the West will establish a clear deterrent ("stop sign") against Vladimir Putin's actions, similar to strategies employed after World War II and in South Korea [1][2] - The core issue is whether the West will implement measures to deter further Russian aggression, a strategy absent since Putin became president [3] - The presence of a Western-backed security force, US involvement in rebuilding Ukraine, and the presence of American business owners, contractors, and military advisors in Ukraine would act as a "trip wire" [3] - Without a clear deterrent, Russia is expected to regroup and invade again [4] Proposed Deterrent Measures - Establishing a security force in Ukraine with US backing [3] - US participation in rebuilding Ukraine, including the presence of American business owners and contractors [3] - Deployment of American military advisors in Ukraine [3]