We’re all wanking ow. What is actually happening and what can actually be done?I admit I vacillate between pushing them back gently and pushing hard but pushed back, and out, they must be.

I think all the unnecessary violence (i.e. atrocities) is just that. If the Russians leave this will be remembered. If they stay it will indeed fuel insurrection. The only logic is to give them deniability, e.g. for rape and pillage, attacking humanitarian formations, kidnaping Rice, things Russia doesn’t want to own, or at least have title to in Russia’s name.

I think it very significant, if true, to hear the BBC reports of drunkenness among the Russian troops.

What the hell are they thinking?