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Constantine reflects on how his views of Russia changed dramatically after the onset of war in Ukraine. He initially believed that an invasion was implausible, asserting that Russia had nothing to gain from attacking its neighbor. However, when the invasion occurred on February 24, 2022, everything changed for him and his family. Faced with the reality of mobilization and potential persecution due to his vocal criticism of the Russian government, Constantine made the difficult decision to flee.