Absolutely fascinating read as usual. As someone who reflects alot on the troubles of this world (no wonder I am an insomniac) I have been thinking alot about this crisis recently. I am not clever enough to understand all the complexities. I do always try to look at any situation from both sides without bias. I am in no way defending Putin but the hypocrisy of this world is so clear to see. I sometimes wonder whether Putin looks at the west & thinks: well you invaded a country on the premise of a lie which not only caused so many casualties but a civil war and possibly empowered one of the most dangerous terrorisit organisations the world has known.