Originally Posted by
Tartiflette Fan
Given that Russian aircraft are being brought down frequently with manpads and very little damage is reported as a result of bombing, but rather artillery and rockets, I think this must be ignored. I have now moved completely to the view that Selensky is cynically trying his best to drag any NATO country into this war, so that it broadens the conflict and relieves pressure on Ukraine.
I doubt that he is being cynical in the way that you mean, more rather that he is using it as a tool to pressure the West in other directions. I am sure he knows a No Fly Zone is unrealistic goal, but perhaps constantly stating the need can maybe guilt trip NATO\EU into keeping the pressure on Russia in more sanctions and more aid.And possibly making a paranoid Russia think about what might happen if they use their air power more than the current limited amount ( as you say), so he keeps the debate hot.