Morning Jolt: Ukraine Defies the Doomsayers

On the menu today: For what feels like the first time in a long time, the news from Ukraine's war against the Russian invaders is good — surprisingly good. The Ukrainians' recent success vividly illuminates that one commentator's doomsaying since the start of the war has always been a lot more about what he wanted to see, and what his audience wanted to hear, than what was actually happening. It's one of several recent examples of people who ought to know better telling you that two plus two equals five. It's a good thing you know better . . . right?

After a Long, Hard Stretch, Ukraine Is on the Attack against Russia

After an extensive stretch where things looked particularly grim for the cause of Ukrainian independence — check out any of my coverage from my visit in March ...

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WITH JIM GERAGHTY August 15 2024 WITH JIM GERAGHTY August 15 2024 Ukraine Defies the Doomsayers On the menu today: For what feels like the first time in a long time, the news from Ukraine's war against the Russian invaders is good — surprisingly good. The Ukrainians' recent success vividly illuminates that one commentator's doomsaying since the start of the war has always been a lot more about what he wanted to see, and what his audience wanted to hear, than what was actually happening. It's one of several recent examples of people who ought to know better telling you that two plus two equals five. It's a good thing you know better . . . right? After a Long, Hard Stretch, Ukraine Is on the Attack against Russia After an extensive stretch where things looked particularly grim for the cause of Ukrainian independence — check out any of my coverage from my visit in March ...   READ MORE

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