Many signs are now emerging that NATO and the West are slowly withdrawing support from Ukraine in its war with Russia. How much longer can the war continue?

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"Intercept of German generals planning Taurus strike on Crimean bridge": https://Mises.org/WES_19_A

"Army aims to double 155mm shell production by October" by Sam Skove https://Mises.org/WES_19_B

"The deception behind America’s support for Ukraine" by Malcom Kyeyune: https://Mises.org/WES_19_C

"Draft-dodging plagues Ukraine as Kyiv faces acute soldier shortage" by Jamie Dettmer: https://Mises.org/WES_19_D

Remarks by Jake Sullivan and Andriy Yermak in Press Conference: https://Mises.org/WES_19_E

"Biden's adviser did not mention regaining territories when talking about conditions for Ukraine's victory": https://Mises.org/WES_19_F

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