I believe this is what’s commonly referred to as famous last words

Thankfully, Ukraine is not Afghanistan. Kyiv’s war effort remains viable, far more so than the western-backed Kabul government’s was. Yet to sustain the support of Americans, Biden needs to put forward a better strategy, starting with more defined and attainable goals that inspire confidence.

instigate a conflict on another continent then roll it off on the locals and wash your hands of it, a masterful con job in keeping with time honoured tradition