Today¡¯s Russia poses a clear and present danger to world peace.

In July, President Vladimir Putin published a long article, ¡°About the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians,¡± effectively denying the legitimacy of Ukraine¡¯s existence as an independent nation-state. He also has pursued a policy of military mobilization around Ukraine¡¯s border, first in April and even more intensively in recent weeks.

Senior Ukrainian and U.S. officials, including President Joe Biden, are warning that Russia may launch a major ground war against Ukraine in early 2022.