Welp.

Looks like Putin is invading. If he goes to Kyiv (I'd still say no, because him occupying non-Russian speaking places would be beyond dumb, but dumb is what is done) I will still be surprised, but apparently all the news I've seen on the MSM claims this will happen. The same goes for their talk, about "age of empires" etc. Without a hint of irony. I'll say it again, Putin is now acting American but will be completely so if he does something like try to occupy Kyiv (or even go there with hopes of a short war). And our media isn't talking about our own transgressions, and also, as usual labelling anyone who questions this drumbeat for war of being Putin Apologists [1]. So once again, not a Putin fan. Never will be. But don't be dumb. 
So here's another article from near the front. Interesting thread on that one. Anyone doubting the mainstream view and even trying for nuance is immediately punched on. This is the kind of thing people want to prevent questions. And the author leaving. 
[1] (same as ever for every single war, and it seems to make most people fall in line, impressive... Guess there's no punishment for being wrong while being pro-war, but lots if you're even right but anti-war. So it goes...)
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