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Originally Posted by Coach
Legal vs illegal weapons or warcrimes in general is such an odd concept to me. Like there's murder but then extra bad murder? Putin invaded a nation with the purpose to take it, there is no action they can take not that's not "illegal". Is there any action Ukraine can take that is "illegal" to defend itself? For everything they do it basically comes with the caveat of "yeah, but....".
I honestly am not sure how I feel about it.
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Yes, but some conflicts are morally justified, but there are rules about how to fight these conflicts.
When the tide of this war turns, and the Ukrainians start driving back enemy forces, Ukraine does not have the right to summary executions of prisoners for instance or forced deportations of insurgent Russian civilians. A Ukrainian combatant killing a Russian combatant is legal, justified and acceptable.
I agree that every action of the Russian is illegal/criminal, because their invasion is criminal.