I think the two biggest drivers in this case are that the aggressor is a superpower that is pretty much an arch nemesis at this point, and the internet/social m

I think the two biggest drivers in this case are that the aggressor is a superpower that is pretty much an arch nemesis at this point, and the internet/social media. Honestly, without the stream of videos and takes flowing off social media, I don't think people would be so engaged. To test this thought, I ask myself would it be the same if Russia invaded India, China, or say, Mongolia today under the same circumstances? I personally think so, but obviously can't prove it.