Keeping Ukraine in the game is a much better policy than removing them from it. From a purely “realist” viewpoint, grinding up the Russian army and navy makes excellent sense. (View Post)

Stopping the Putins of this world reduces the likelihood of us having to fight and die. Letting them get away with aggression only teaches them to be more aggressive in the future. (View Post)

It’s bizarre that the governments of Russia, Venezuela, China etc. should still have admirers, among people who should know much better. (View Post)

In translation, give Putin what he wants, because you can’t defeat him. (View Post)

The radical right are as bad, believing Putin to be the saviour of white, Western civilisation. (View Post)