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Originally Posted by Itse
That's a big reason why this is so scary and upsetting.
If Russia needs no other reason to attack than the whims of it's leader, and the attack is not based on anything truly rational, then there's no safety in discourse, trade relations or diplomacy.
It's just para bellum from here on out. Even if Putin is replaced, there's nothing to guarantee that the next guy, or the one after that, is not just as bad.
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It's hard to imagine this going well for Russia in the end either. Even if they see China as an ally now, will they accept being the underling for them in the long run?
If Ukraine is holding out longer and tougher than expected - they will end up having to turn to stronger weapons - which will cause mass causalities and be immediately broadcast to Europe and North America - turning the opinions even stronger against Russia even within the country itself.