My girlfriend ten years ago was from Ukraine. One parent was Russian and one was Ukrainian. This was very common making this current conflict somewhat like a civil war.
I have two Russian friends in Russia who feel shame about what Putin is doing. How long will Russian soldiers do Putin’s bidding? It’s easy to convince a soldier to kill an enemy who looks different and speaks a different language. But killing someone who is very similar to your own friends and family is not that easy.
Putin will end up being the big loser!
Wheeler Writes 
Appreciate your up close vantage point and praying you are correct🙏
From one who has spent time in a combat zone (as I believe), this means a lot.
Dan,
Edie and I both agree with your article, and we were both surprised it was so short. But you made your point!
Bob