It is much cheaper for Western allies to deter Vladimir Putin here and now than to allow him to win the war against Ukraine, states British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps. “It is essential that Putin does not win that war. The question now is what does that mean? I don’t think an aggressor should be rewarded and in the end it is up to Ukraine to decide if they are prepared to have a settlement,” says Shapps. He also appealed to allies, explaining why they should continue to provide the necessary assistance to Ukraine. “My simple message to the world and in particular to the US… is it is a lo…