[Widget Jr]

#44. Given how perfunctory Putin's allies are talking about it, they knew it was going to be a hot mess. This mobilization was planned and prepared some time ago. A big part of the Russian government and civil administration all had to know it in advance. They did it anyway, when they have to know what the outcome will be, because of what their outcomes have been.

[dennisw]

Ukraine is one of the top sunflower growers. The oil is used for cooking in Europe. This is what the stupid evil Russians have ruined for the time being. Or Vlad actually. I know that no oligarch wanted this invasion. How many in the Kremlin wanted this invasion?