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Einswenn wrote:

That's the kind of warmongering I could not support though. Situation with Ukraine is nothing like one with Finland. To understand this you need to dig deeper into Russo-Ukrainian history which began long time before annexation of Crimea. It's personal grievances of Russia to "brother nation", the same realm and the same universe, the same mentality and the same language of solving issues. Finland belongs to another realm despite being part of Russian Empire for some time ago which is not enough justification to start a war against the Finns. Yes, I won't be really surprised [anymore] if this senile man invades our other neighbours but I'm very much against fears about Finland getting involved. Even if it joins NATO.

Also I was against fearmongering about nuclear warfare until the recent Putin's order to put missiles on the alert mode.

This idea of 'brother nation' is what Putin was saying as one of his pretexts. I don't know if Ukrainians see it that way now. I read an interesting article written by a Ukrianian artist and she was basically saying that Putin's actions will drive a wedge. She made the point that the more Russia conquers, the further that Ukrainians will feel mentally from Russia. I live in the UK and Scotland/England have a similar 'brother nation' relationship. Throughout history they were at war with England being the aggressor believing that Scotland should be part of England. Ultimately the crowns were unified and it became the UK, but the history and past actions even when joined together made it worse. Despite having so much culturally in common there is still a large independence movement in Scotland which is getting stronger all the time. Smaller countries hold onto grievances, and even if Ukraine is swallowed by Russia those grievances will remain, and like a caged bird it will always seek freedom. National hurts can strengthen national identity, and that is why I think the harder that Putin grasps Ukraine more it will slip through his fingers.

I think him putting the missiles on alert mode suggests he is panicking because the war isn't going well, and the response is a bit like a cornered animal. I don't think it makes any kind of logical sense.