[Cronos]

I mean simply - Russia is the aggressor in the war in Ukraine.

In the battle of Stalingrad Russia was the defender.

The defender will have more of a motivation if the aggressor wants to destroy everything the defender holds dear.

“Are you attempting to imply that, e.g., the Ukrainians do want this war?” —> No, I’m stating, not implying that PUTIN and his oligarchs want this war, not the common Russian people.

As to “defense of the motherland” — that was Putin’s failed propaganda.

[alexander_busek]

I mean simply - Russia is the aggressor in the war in Ukraine.

Thank you for clarifying your position!

Considering how controversial this topic is - paradoxically, especially here at Free Republic - it is best to eschew ambiguity and plainly state one's position on the matter.

Regards,