> Which nations have a “right” to send tanks across borders? <
Excellent question. As I see it, you send tanks across a sovereign border only as a last resort to protect your country. To do nothing would put your country in mortal danger.
Russia was not in mortal danger from Ukraine. And so that’s why I consider Putin to be a war criminal.
But damn it anyway. For many decades NATO has been provoking Russia. I mentioned that in an earlier post. I still can’t be sure if Putin is mistakenly trying to defend Russia or if he is opportunistically trying to expand Russia.
But I do know that NATO’s unwise (and foolish) moves made Putin’s decision easier.
Idiots on all sides. Just like with the build up to WW1, as I also mentioned earlier.
—> Russia was not in mortal danger from Ukraine.
I believe Russia believed that placement of missiles in ukraine and joining nato would be mortal dangers.
Russia attempted to resolve it peacefully in international forums, but had no satisfaction.
I believe the west wants war - needs war.
Neither side is a paragon of virtue.
PS - thanks for your thoughtful response. Reminded me of how it used to be on FR on the old days. 👊🏽