The American public has a short attention span, often fixating on a subject for a while, then moving on as if it has been solved. Twenty-two years ago, I found myself on various shows, talking about shark attacks which, while dangerous, were suddenly capturing an almost obsessive amount of public attention. In 2014, people began to dump buckets of ice over their heads to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Seeking to justify the Russian invasion, Putin reiterated the Kremlin’s readiness for peace talks with Ukraine while accusing Kyiv of neglecting these efforts.
Ending the war as quickly as possible will save the lives of tens of thousands of Ukrainians and prevent the country from being overrun by Russian forces.