The hottest Ukraine war Substack posts right now

An endless war begins with ruthless dictators or extremist groups willing to break all the rules of warfare.
National identity clashes play a significant role in fueling endless wars.
Ignorance, apathy, and wishful thinking in open societies can contribute to prolonging conflicts.

Economists in Russia observe the country's deepening integration with Asia and its shift away from neoliberal economics.
Despite Western sanctions and the war in Ukraine, Russia's economy has been relatively resilient with only a minor decrease in growth.
Russian economists are increasingly adopting anti-neoliberal positions, emphasizing state controls and redistribution as crucial for economic survival against sanctions.

President Putin wanted NATO to promise no more enlargement as a condition to prevent invading Ukraine, but NATO rejected this.
Jens Stoltenberg suggests that Putin started the war to prevent NATO's expansion and to influence Ukraine's direction.
Some critics label individuals like Jens Stoltenberg, who emphasize NATO expansion's role in the Ukraine conflict, as 'Putin's puppet.'

Discussed the concept of unipolarity with Judge Napolitano on his show, 'Judging Freedom.'
Focused on the events of the Gaza War and Ukraine War during the conversation.
The post was shared on February 24, 2024.

Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Arkady Volozh publicly condemned the war in Ukraine after 533 days, sparking discussion on why he remained silent for so long.
Russian businessmen are urged to support those in Russia who oppose the war, help independent media, and back civil society and political activists instead of just focusing on personal gain.
It is crucial for Russian businessmen to be more transparent about their business relationships and work towards a just and democratic future for the country.