And the alternative was to acquiesce and have their identity, culture and lives; raped, murdered and expunged from existence. What is wrong with you? You do remember that Russia's initial plan was conquer ALL of Ukraine?Now it's probable that Ukraine will simply never regain the territory it has lost and tens of thousands of people are dead.
It's time we gave our full support to Ukraine, all the advantages that the western military can provide should be provided, everything bar nukes. Give them it. The Russian army is nothing but a damp squib and their leadership is rotten to the core.
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