I feel very sad for the ordinary people of Ukraine, who have become a pawn in a bigger conflict.
Me too. I can't get it out of my head that people right now are dying. Nearby. For no reason. I see they've now announced they'll defend Kiev, which can easily turn into carnage. I hope that is not the case.
that military interventions should be short and sharp, with limited objectives, a clear end position, and a rapid exit plan.
Yes, that definitely seems to be what he's going for. It's interesting that no one in the West (at least at general population level) expected things to happen so quickly. Everyone expected there to be waiting and ultimatums and things... though in retrospect, what would've been the point in that?
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