It has been three weeks since the war in Ukraine began. The fighting grinds on and there is no clear end in sight. But what are the potential paths forward in the coming days and weeks?On Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an address to Congress, proposed one such path, though it is an incredibly unlikely one: a no-fly zone over Ukraine.Elsewhere, Times reporting has suggested four other potential scenarios — a diplomatic end to the conflict; protracted monthslong fighting; China coming to Russia’s rescue; and President Vladimir V. Putin expanding the conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders.We explore these scenarios and consider which of them is most likely to occur.Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at [email protected]. You can find more information and specific instructions here.Background reading: The United States accurately predicted the start of the war in Ukraine, sounding the alarm that an invasion was imminent despite Moscow’s denials and Europe’s skepticism. Predicting how it might end is proving far more difficult.In a speech to Congress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called for a no-fly zone and more weapons to combat Russia’s assault and implored President Biden to be “the leader of peace.”Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
As Ukraine's president implores the United States Congress to intervene in the war, Michael Bobarro speaks with David Sanger about the potential paths forward in the war and which of them is most likely to occur.
The US and its allies will not enforce a no-fly zone in Ukraine, so the question arises about the other possible paths forward for the conflict. The pressure on the Russian president increases as the families of the soldiers who died in a special military action will eventually find out.
The possibility of a long, grinding war and a Ukrainian insurgency seems likely, with the US committing to aid the insurgency. There is also growing concern about the long-term implications of President Putin's anger and the far-reaching sanctions imposed on Russia, which could affect relations with China.
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 0.25% to combat inflation, with six more increases predicted for the year. Jay Powell, the chairman of the Fed, believes that the US economy is strong enough to tolerate higher interest rates without falling into another recession.