Putin’s motivations in starting this war of choice remain the subject of great debate. They may become clearer in the coming days and weeks as Russia continues its offensive. But if his aims are maximalist—redrawing borders or even toppling the current government—an insurgency is inevitable. For both Putin and his enemies, it will be hard to control the forces that have now been unleashed..

Pretty sure Putin has talked himself into believing that Ukrainians would fold fast or just shrug when his green conscript "Peacekeepers" rolled into town. I don't think he's met many Ukrainians. I have, and none of these surprise me:

First, | Little Old Ukrainian Lady |

Up next: | Audio from Snake Island |

And: Vitaly Skakun |

Also: |Kira Rudik@kiraincongress

I learn to use #Kalashnikov and prepare to bear arms. It sounds surreal as just a few days ago it would never come to my mind. Our #women will protect our soil the same way as our #men. Go #Ukraine! |

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|The Mayor of Kyviv |

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Ukrainian President Zelinskyy is still in town, dressed to fight and is not leaving even though there's Russian specials out to kill or capture him.

|Interlude |

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFCU-iV1IAc

Perhaps needless to say, but will anyway.
'FUCKFUCKFCUKFUCKFUCK!"