In two days, it will be the second anniversary of the outbreak of the "Russian-Ukrainian war".
In the past two years, the flames of the battle of the century have been staggering, but for Putin, it may have been a long moment beyond expectations. Whether the next two years will be the end of the war, I am afraid that even Putin himself is not completely sure. But what is certain is that Putin desperately wants the war to end sooner rather than later.
In the past two long years, there have been many plausible false propositions on the Internet, which have made some blind fanatics even more fanatical. The theory of NATO's eastward expansion, the theory of the death of lips and teeth, the theory of the knife and the neck, the theory of winning the first place, and so on, all of these views have their own ingenuity, but they are slightly lacking in depth and rationality.
First of all, NATO's eastward expansion theory, which claimed that it was the trigger for the outbreak of war. However, should we be more deeply involved in the reasons behind NATO's eastward expansion? In addition to the West's strong temptation, has Russia not reflected on its own mistakes and the decline of its national strength that led to the departure of its little brother from Germany?
Back in 2014, Ukraine did not show a strong desire to join NATO. However, Russia's actions changed everything, Crimea was taken away by the "good brother" Russia, and Ukraine was forced to move towards the European Union. This series of actions makes Ukraine no longer a potential member of NATO. Over the past two years, some may have seen whether Russia, unable to confront the United States and NATO, has resorted to its little brother in an attempt to integrate all of Ukraine. However, is such an act a bit out of control, contrary to the demeanor of the big brother, and lacks basic morality?
Is victory in the war really good for Russia? The Russian people paid the price of blood, and the fruits they got do not seem to be rich, only the weight of sanctions, the ever-expanding border with NATO, the inability to ** energy**, the constant ** prices, etc. An ordinary person only pursues "peace" all his life.
And in terms of decision-making in Russia, from the tsar to the leader of the Soviet Union, to today's Putin, it has not ended well. Under the feudal system, unlimited power only means unlimited responsibilities and risks. Once a major mistake is made, such as defeat in the war or defeat, not only will the personal political future end hastily, but the family and interest groups will also be wiped out. The vulnerability of Russian feudalism is actually beneficial.
Perhaps what Russia really needs is a "strongman" like Navalny. His courage and perseverance were a symbol of the struggle for freedom and justice for the people. Navalny once said: "The only necessary condition for victory is the inaction of good men." "Fighting for justice and fairness is the real death that deserves to be done, far better than Mount Tai.
It remains to be seen when the war will eventually end and who will benefit from it. However, the world needs more reason, justice, and fairness, rather than being swayed by blind fanaticism. Perhaps one day, we will truly see the dawn of peace and bid farewell to ignorance and prejudice. Looking forward to that better future. The second anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war Justice and Peace Navalny