The following comments on the Ukraine-Russia war are my replies to questions submitted in advance by Money FM 89.3, Singapore’s flagship 24-hour radio station, for an interview with Breakfast presenter Lynlee Foo, 24th February 2023. A year on - the Ukraine-Russia war has been widely pictured as a war for ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’ against the brutal ‘barbarism’ and ‘fascism’ of Putin’s Russia. How accurate or convincing is this?
There are times when good wishes do not link with harsh reality. And in what only way to fight for an uncertain peace is to defeat the invader armedly. No one talks about occupying Moscow and regime change, but about defeating them on occupied soil. China published its proposal today. She is vague and says nothing. At the time it is known that they sent drones to Russia. 85% of Ukrainians (including eastern Ukrainians, of Russian origin), according to professional sociological survey, only see an alternative to defend their country. I believe that we must, while criticizing some mistakes of Ukrainian politicians and the West, respect that decision.
Dear John
There are times when good wishes do not link with harsh reality. And in what only way to fight for an uncertain peace is to defeat the invader armedly. No one talks about occupying Moscow and regime change, but about defeating them on occupied soil. China published its proposal today. She is vague and says nothing. At the time it is known that they sent drones to Russia. 85% of Ukrainians (including eastern Ukrainians, of Russian origin), according to professional sociological survey, only see an alternative to defend their country. I believe that we must, while criticizing some mistakes of Ukrainian politicians and the West, respect that decision.
Best
Armando Chaguaceda