When right does not make might.

The article discusses the situation in Ukraine, where the country is faced with the choice of fighting against Russian aggression or initiating negotiations with Russia under adverse terms. It compares the choice of leaders of the Greek island of Melos, between submission to Athenian rule or facing destruction. It mentions that in contrast, French Marshal Philippe Pétain chose safety by signing a peace deal instead of continuing the struggle with their naval fleet and waging guerilla warfare.