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It is risky to let Ukraine into the EU. It’s more dangerous to keep it out
Outrage is justified. Letting Vladimir Putin win would be disastrous
The country’s defensive cordon could yet be bargained away
Putin’s assault aims to terrorise civilians and cripple ports
Ukraine’s gradual retreat is not only in Donbas
A counter-attack in Kupiansk is promising, but the overall outlook is not
