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Win Early, Or Settle In For A Long War A Key Lesson Of Russo-Ukrainian War, Cavoli Says

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, May 17th, 2024

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Win Early, Or Settle In For A Long War A Key Lesson Of Russo-Ukrainian War, Cavoli Says

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, Commander of U.S. European Command/NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (Photo: U.S. Department of Defense)

One of the salient lessons stemming from the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War for NATO and the U.S. in any potential conflict with a near-peer adversary is to win quickly or be prepared to support a long fight, the top U.S. general in Europe said last Friday. Winning early requires a combination capabilities, capacity, and readiness, Army Gen. Christpher Cavoli said at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. “So, I think the first lesson is you either win upfront, fast and…

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