I think one of the greatest stories of our time is being told in Ukraine.
Of course there is the heroism, the tragedy, the senselessness. 5 words made a statement "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" that will go down in the history books just like American Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe's "Nuts" to the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge when they asked for the Americans surrender. I read one story earlier where Ukrainian civilians were spying on the Russians in occupied territories and even smuggling guns and explosives. Just, ordinary, Ukrainian, people. Many more stories will come out, movies will be made. But I want to think of the geopolitical repositioning that has and may happen. European countries are rallying around Ukraine, even famously neutral Switzerland. From sanctions to providing arms, Europe stepped up. Countries are joining NATO, or trying to. The thing that Putin was worried about is happening because of his actions. NATO is getting stronger, more organized and has proved that it will back free countries against one of the worlds "superpowers". China is taking notes, and they don't like the results. The geopolitical power of Russia, China, Iran and N Korea is diminished. Look at what Biden did to China today, that's quite a punch. I think free countries across the world are looking at Ukraine and saying, "hey, we have been looking at the bogyman for so long, we forgot that they are not a bogyman, and we are not weak."
Slava Ukraini
Eko.
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