What You Need to Know: NATO’s future security hinges on Ukraine's victory over Russia. A decisive Ukrainian win would weaken Russia’s imperial ambitions, curbing Moscow's threat to NATO and possibly shifting Russian public opinion away from expansionist goals. Alternatively, a Russian victory or prolonged stalemate would allow Moscow to rebuild its forces and potentially escalate aggression toward NATO countries.

-Given the geopolitical stakes, ensuring Ukraine has the resources to defeat Russia is vital to sustaining European peace and stability.

-A loss for Ukraine could embolden Russia to challenge NATO directly, reinforcing the importance of a Ukrainian flag flying in Crimea, as Garry Kasparov argues.

If NATO seeks a lasting peace in Europe, it depends on Ukraine prevailing against Russia on the battlefield. A Russian victory, with its absorption of Ukraine’s population and industrial base, would dramatically increase the threat to NATO.

Even a stalemate would allow Russia time to rebuild its military and test NATO's resolve in future conflicts. Russia’s increasingly aggressive behavior may signal the final throes of a waning empire, but it is determined to fight with........

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