These are my thoughts too. Although of course I do not agree with the actions of Russia I feel like the actions of "the west" are increasingly escalating the conflict. Perhaps due to the initial lukewarm response...
I find worrying that Russia is being cornered into a position they did not consider when engaging in this military action and the consequences of what that might bring.
I think the west is not really trying to de-escalate the conflict and that feels a bit baffling. Also, I feel like a lot of the sanctions are targeting the Russian people as a whole, and because I do know some Russians I can see how tough the situation is turning on them... even though they are as innocent as any other civilian in this war. It is really sad to see so many people celebrate sanctions and so on.
I find worrying that Russia is being cornered into a position they did not consider when engaging in this military action and the consequences of what that might bring.
I think the west is not really trying to de-escalate the conflict and that feels a bit baffling. Also, I feel like a lot of the sanctions are targeting the Russian people as a whole, and because I do know some Russians I can see how tough the situation is turning on them... even though they are as innocent as any other civilian in this war. It is really sad to see so many people celebrate sanctions and so on.
It's a horrible situation! Where is our humanity?