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Captured Russian tank on show in Kiev - Russia invaded in 2014. (Photo: Christopher Bobyn)

West needs to get real on Ukraine

Ever since the EuroMaidan revolution in 2014, Ukraine's governments have been under close scrutiny to meet the expectations of the supporters of a pro-European, liberal, and democratic model.

The expectations that Ukraine becomes a utopia set a very high bar to meet. The bar is so high, in fact, that it could not possibly be met even by wealthy western nations that have enjoyed peace and stability.

Expecting the impossible meant that criticism of Ukraine's 'failure' to swiftly un...

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