Russia invades Ukraine…

Not content with already being the biggest country in the World, Russia has invaded its neighbour Ukraine.

The whole thing is a real failure of diplomacy. Bringing NATO onto the very borders of Russia was always going to provoke a response. But as an independent country, Ukraine has its rights also.

The whole thing is profoundly depressing. Thousands of civilian casualties, refugees, a humanitarian crisis. Not to mention how it could escalate. You can follow the whole thing live on Twitter but I would not advise it, it is really despairing.

I would not blame you if you go back to bed and pull the covers over your head.

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