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(8,103 posts)Hitler had a scorched Germany intention. He ordered all the German infrastructure destroyed, in order to punish his loser nation. Fortunately, the man receiving the order failed to carry it out.
If Putin loses this war, with his country pretty much crippled for decades (forever?) then he might decide to fire off a nuke or two to get even. Maybe not, but we might end up with a nuclear ending, anyway. We may be sorry we didn't intervene in Ukraine.
Putin thought this war would be over by now. I know I did! I am admiring of the strength of mind and will power of the Ukrainian people. At least they delayed the end long enough for the rest of the world to get a really.good.look at what Russia is doing to them.
Good thing I am not President. But, we shall see what happens. I do not think that Biden is frightened whatsoever of Putin and his games. It's past the time for diplomacy, even if we can always talk. But, Putin should bring something to the table more than "surrender" or "assurances."
The United Nations could ignore Russia's veto and deploy humanitarian troops to the borders to help the refugees now threatened with war at the borders.