The story Jeffrey Sachs shares about his conversation with Jake Sullivan reveals an uncomfortable truth.

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Jeffrey Sachs’ revelation about his December 2021 conversation with Jake Sullivan speaks volumes about the missed opportunity to avert disaster. Sachs, a seasoned diplomat, knew the stakes long before the conflict escalated. He was pleading, begging even, for a simple commitment from the U.S.: keep NATO away from Ukraine, and we can avoid war.