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In reply to the discussion: Tensions in Ukraine rise as Ukrainian Diplomat calls Putin a "Fucker" [View all]newthinking
(3,982 posts)I don't see either side as being clean in this. It is just not black and white.
It absolutely is serious news. Because Diplomats are essential to keeping communication lines open. I think it is in all our interests not to have this escalate to WW3. And I am certainly glad that our conventions were not based on principles like you say above, because the world would be far more in chaos then it is.
Not to mention that liberals tend to not let their emotions get ahead of principles. You simply can't move toward a better world if institutions that promote peace and dialog are not respected and supported.
I may feel that the Kyiv government is equally (if not more) responsible for bringing all this about, but that does not mean I want to see things escalate further into more aggressive civil war if they do not tamper down their actions.