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<\/strong><\/p>\nMarvel at the heroism and resilience of Ukraine.<\/strong> In the first days of war, the armoured might of Vladimir Putin shrivelled before the courage of the nation he had attacked. In the face of Mr Putin\u2019s invasion, the Ukrainian people have discovered they are ready to die for the idea that they should choose their own destiny. To a cynical dictator that must be incomprehensible. To the rest of humanity it is an inspiration.<\/p>\n If only this week\u2019s bravery were enough to bring the fighting to an end. Alas, Russia\u2019s president will not withdraw so easily. From the start, Mr Putin has made clear that this is a war of escalation\u2014a hygienic word for a dirty and potentially catastrophic reality.<\/p>\n At its most brutal, escalation means that, whatever the world does, Mr Putin threatens to be more violent and more destructive.<\/p>\n For more content, read The World This Week on the website or download The Economist Digital App.<\/p>\n Credit: @theeconomist<\/a><\/p>\n #createthepower<\/a> #russia<\/a> #unitedstates<\/a> #saynotowar<\/a> #europe<\/a> #pearlhabour<\/a> #europeanunion<\/a> #government<\/a> #putin<\/a> #americangovernment<\/a> #economy<\/a> #world<\/a> #theeconomist<\/a> #democracy<\/a> #ukraine<\/a> #worldpower<\/a><\/p>\n
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