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Fact-check: This is a legitimate analytical piece from reputable source War on the Rocks by Brian Petit, revisiting his confirmed 2024 proposal ('Send in the A Team') for U.S. Green Berets in a training role for Ukraine. Recent X reporting consistently describes Russia-Ukraine peace talks as stalled or postponed, aligning with the article's context. As opinion/analysis on a real conflict, it is well-supported without contradictions.

What Would Have Happened If the Green Berets Helped Ukraine?

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A retrospective analysis piece from War on the Rocks revisits a 2024 argument for deploying U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) to Ukraine in a training and advisory role. Author Brian Petit re-examines his proposal in light of ongoing but stalled peace negotiations, assessing what impact such a graduated military assistance approach might have had on the conflict. The piece is analytical rather than breaking news, reflecting on missed strategic options in the Russia-Ukraine war.

What Would Have Happened If the Green Berets Helped Ukraine?

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