Agreed. The Ukrainians had left too. Seeing how the Ukrainians took on the role of older brother to the Russians (who were generally younger - lower draft age I guess) is at least cause for some hope and optimism.
I genuinely believe in the 'Fix the money fix the world' slogan. It is,of course, more complicated. But that place and the people have been a source of inspiration. Onward.
even if 'fix money fix the world' works it is very very long story but we have war now
Trump will cut-off the money and issue an executive order to freeze funding that's already been authrosied, very soon after he takes office. My guess is that he'll fly to Moscow in his first few days. The European defence complex is largely coupled to the Atlantic Council (which effectively sets NATO policy), and is controlled through the US intelligence establishment. Tulsi Gabbard will kick the swamp monsters into touch. Hopefully there' be some arrests. Senators will fall into line.
so for me and Ukrainians that means more missiles attacks, more deaths. because I can't imagine russia not taking advantage of the fact that ukraine will get fewer weapons. and don't forget that weapons includes ammunition for air defense systems and that means more russian missiles will reach targets like electricity infrastructure.
