You are one of those westerners who do not understand Russia. Recommended reading: “Why do most Westerners misunderstand Russia?”

In 2014 I explained the background of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine: “Ukraine — the world is watching.”

Two months after the war started, I outlined possible scenarios, “Ukraine: What might and what should happen next?” I would not write it differently today.

Sadly, Medium does not recommend my writing to you but recommended your writing to me.