[tlozo]

advancing an outdated but ravenous military alliance up to the doorstep of an adversary

LOL, "outdated but ravenous military alliance". Ask Finland about the outdated part.

NATO’s aggressive expansion into Sweden,Finland and Poland vs Mariupol’s peaceful path to Russia.

[shadowlands1960]

In my opinion Russia has been too soft. It’s probably a good thing I’m not a ‘world leader’ because I would ignore all the nervous-nancies and go full scorched earth. More Sherman, less Putin. Far more people get killed by fighting wars to suit the sensibilities of the kumbaya crowd... better to get in quick and finish it.