man you love to make Putin sound like the hero here. For all the cleverness, you may think you have, you sure are bad at looking behind the curtains. If Putin is so concerned to save Ukranian children / civilians, then why is he constantly bombing them instead of focussing on military targets? Also these children you mention were abducted to be indoctrinated in a pro-russian way.
The propaganda is why you are currently defending Russia, acting like its somewhat crazy to think Russia is dangerous and hostile to the very way of living we have. But again, do 5 min of actual research and it becomes apparent that they are not a free society and people. Again, I understand why geopolitically, it all led to war. I also understand that the West provoced Russia by moving into their sphere of influence. But if I have to take sides here, I prefer politics that expand freedom and democracy around the globe over the claims of a murderous dictator. And one that will try to attack Nato nations in Europe a few years down the road
With regards to your comment about the ICC, first of all thats not the only consequence. Second, the US doesn't recognize the ICC so DUH on there not being consequences from that body for US leaders. But I rather talked about the normal political process - pretty sure one major contributing factor for Obama winning in 2008 was the whole Iraq war debacle. Do you think Putin may be voted out of office because of his decision to wage war against Ukraine? Take all the time you need with that one.
I never called Putin the hero of the war and your strawman shows you feel you're not in a strong position in this debate.
Geo-politics means geo-politics and once again, claiming your side is better, has higher standards or is morally superior means nothing and doesn't get you anywhere. You only make the situation worse because you're literally taking a dump on the other side and a country that takes itself serious will respond to that if they can. This time you've picked a fight with a giant country that can fight back not a third world nation that you can bomb into submission like you love to do.
Politics in Russia or who they vote for or what political system they have is none of your business, the EU got nothing to say about it and should focus on their own citizens. I really didn't have to think long about that one, took me 2 seconds
