Walt Zlotow Understanding complexities of Ukraine war vital to achieving peaceWalt Zlotow West Suburban Peace Coalition Glen Ellyn IL, 9 Aug 26Lidia Pilecky, in her Chicago Tribune commentary ‘Ukraine has always been here — and always will be’ is correct that Ukraine will always exist. Russian attacks on Ukraine Black Sea ports have largely shut down vital Ukraine grain exports greatly worsening Ukraine’s economic decline. Hundreds of billions in US and NATO weaponry have not prevented Ukraine’s massive destruction and likely capitulation to a much larger, much stronger opponent. That represented a catastrophic US, NATO, Kyiv miscalculation,Everyone seeking peace in Ukraine should sympathize with Ukrainians supporting the Ukrainian cause. Understanding the underlying conditions that both led to the war and that can lead to a diplomatic solution are critical to ending the bloodshed and achieving peace.