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The value of an effective air defence system and of unwavering international support was crystal clear the night of Iran’s massive attack on Israel: most Iranian missiles and drones were destroyed before they reached Israeli soil. The US, the UK and France, as well as Jordan, participated in Israel’s defence.
Unlike Israel, Ukraine lacks sufficient air defences, and the west provides far less than it could or should to defend Ukraine against Russia. Ukraine is not dealing with one-off retaliation for striking a Russian consulate – as Israel is with Iran. Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine since 2014, aimed at eradicating its nationhood.
The west won’t do shit against Russia because of its nukes. And all Ukraine has to show for the support they’ve received is that they’ve given Russia a bloody nose. But they’ve still lost territory while Russia has gained territory.
I don’t see a coherent long term plan for Ukraine getting it’s occupied land back. Crimea has already been Russian controlled for a decade.