Blinken has green-lit the transfer of Polish fighters to Ukraine, which suggests we have reassured them of back-stopping thier loss. This does not mean any such transfer is iminent, but surely closer than it was a week ago on initial reports.
An unknown number of foriegn volunteers have entered Ukraine, which has lifted visa requirements. Ukraine suggests volunteers have fatigues and cold-weather gear.
Putin is reported to be deploying 1,000 mercenaries to Ukraine, but those reports are unconfirmed.
Big questions. Would Putin leverage captured foriegn fighters from NATO member nations to expand the war?
Will NATO allow Ukrainian fighter jets to rearm amd refuel at bases outside Ukraine?
Both scenarios seem unlikely right now, but things may be much more desperate by next week.
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