Russia's War Against Ukraine
OP-ED
Steven Pifer and Strobe Talbott: Ukraine needs America’s help
A pro-Russian separatist soldier stands guard at a checkpoint in Enakieve, 25 kilometers from the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, on Jan. 29, 2015.
The new year has brought more misery to Ukraine. Separatist fighters, supported by Russian troops, have launched attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk. Diplomatic efforts have made no progress toward a settlement - or even toward firming up a cease-fire that has all but collapsed. The West, including the United States, needs to get serious about assisting Ukraine if it does not wish to see the situation deteriorate further. That means committing real money now to aid Ukraine's defense.
