> When viewed from afar, war is just an extension of diplomacy. I am against any invasion whatsoever, but using any means necessary to ensure Ukraine does not j

> When viewed from afar, war is just an extension of diplomacy. I am against any invasion whatsoever, but using any means necessary to ensure Ukraine does not join NATO (something that the US fought for), is indeed a defence of Russian interests. Russia already got multiple assurances that Ukraines NATO membership would be vetoed. They clearly don't care about NATO or about defending Russian interests, this is plain and simple imperialism.