Eighty-four years after the start of the Second World War, Simon Tisdall’s suggestions for supporting the war in Ukraine – ie welcome Ukraine into Nato and the EU – risk starting a third world war (“Putin is waging a forever war. The west can’t pull the plug on Kyiv now”, World Affairs Commentary). With many thousands dying and the country being destroyed, it is time to consider compromise.
Tisdall says: “Stop talking about talks.” Not a good idea. Since outright victory for Ukraine looks impossible, realpolitik should replace wishful thinking, and talks start immediately. The loss of life, mostly young men, on both sides, is a tragedy. The egos of the leaders on both sides need to be understood and managed. Talking is the only humane way forward.
Mary Davies
Lymington, Hampshire
