Despite a deal struck over Ukraine , the chances of a durable settlement remain slim , says David Eyal . Although details of such planning are being kept under wraps , Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak has already acknowledged the possibility that his country 's military stocks may be used for this purpose . Eyal : Putin 's strategy may be to destroy the nation , and condemn remaining western Ukraine to status of failed state . Longer conflict goes on , less chances anyone has in understanding its meaning , he writes .
Despite a deal struck over Ukraine , the chances of a durable settlement remain slim , says David Eyal . Eyal : Putin 's strategy may be to destroy the nation , and condemn remaining western Ukraine to status of failed state . Longer conflict goes on , less chances anyone has in understanding its meaning , he writes .