The Biden administration likes to say Russia is isolated internationally because of its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is grinding into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side, and no resolution in sight.

As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, they’re also scratching their heads with uncertainty about what their actions will accomplish.

Even if a Russian invasion of Ukraine doesn’t happen in the next few days, the crisis is reaching a critical inflection point.