How will the end of the russian war in Ukraine look? Russia will loose, but what does it mean in practice? But first let’s dispel some myths. Myth 1. There will be a clear end to the war after which Russia won’t be a threat to Ukraine and the world anymore. For that to happen,1/
russia must change and the reasons for this war must disappear. In my view, the reasons for the war are cultural. it is not Putin and a group of political elites who support this war and would support others. There are hundreds of thousands of people in russia who 2/
are involved in deliberate planning and execution of war crimes, murder of civilians, missile attacks on infrastructure, destruction of cities and villages. They are ok with it. Otherwise they would have emigrated prior to being mobilized or just now. There are further 3/
tens of millions of people who are not directly involved in the war but support it, cheer and enjoy the feeling of russia “greatness and superiority”. They are ok with Putin, they are ok with invading another country, they are ok with killing hundreds of thousands of people. 4/
@Mylovanov Only the upper classes get the chance to get a passport even if they have the extra money to "grease the wheels". Most Russians simply don't get an opportunity to get out. Think of all the Russian holiday makers you've met... all young and privileged. No middle aged or oldies.