US, allies failed to deter Putin. Can tougher measures stop him now?

Posted on AllSides February 28th, 2022
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Howard LaFranchi/The Christian Science Monitor

Deterrence is based on a threat – but can demand patience with measures that take time to be felt. Now escalating fighting in Ukraine is spurring a widespread shift in many nations toward demands for tougher – and more immediate – action.

At a spirited pro-Ukraine rally in New York’s Washington Square Park Sunday, more than one of the dozens of hand-lettered signs implored President Joe Biden to do more to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.

“Biden stop World War 3,” read one. “Biden Stop Putin Save...

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