Many world media are reporting that Vladimir Putin has miscalculated, but I think that’s a seriously premature judgment. Putin is undoubtedly murderous and merciless, but he is not a fool and he has no reverse gear.
We have to remember that he chose to initiate this warfare, either because his situation in Russia is desperate — for which I have heard no evidence — or he has calculated that he has answers for whatever the world throws at him in response.
I shudder to think what that may include. One should also note that much of his mercilessness appears to be specifically designed to draw Nato into the conflict.
Roger Briggs, Edenvale
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