If countries found it more beneficial to oppose such dynamics, it was their choice. Even the Iran Deal under President Obama (click here) embraced the idea of the country becoming part of a greater economy to open up the potential of the Iranian people.
What no one ever thought possible was Russia moving into Ukraine with such a strong effort that would turn the country into a wasteland. I don't think anyone believed Vladimir Putin would be so filled with hate that it would manifest into genocide. Never and no one believed it was even thought about and in that is the reality of the invasion and the recklessness of it's ability to kill people beyond the Ukrainian borders and into a global food crisis.
There is no turning back and giving Putin the idea that he is in control of the world, as he assuredly does believe of himself. He has become a huge danger to the world without any indication he was so full of hate. He entered into Ukraine without conscience, continues the war in the same manner and now continually bombs Donbas in order to prevent agricultural use of the land, hence, providing real danger to millions of people in the world. All this violence is a part of Putin's ideology of a larger war that would invite nuclear engagement.
The Ukrainians are fighting this monster alone and the world should be grateful, but, also in reflection of the larger danger and Putin's maniacal ideology that completely disregards the danger to so many millions of people and a food supply.
Geneva - United Nations officials warned (click here) on Friday that a protracted war in Ukraine threatened a hunger crisis in the country and around the world.
Marking 100 days since Russia invaded its neighbour, UN crisis coordinator Amin Awad said at least 15.7 million people in Ukraine were now in urgent need of assistance and protection, with the number rising by the day.
When winter comes, millions of people will be exposed given the destruction of power plants and fuel depots, Awad told an online media briefing....
