Small Drones Are Giving Ukraine an Unprecedented Edge
WiredAPR 2022
Yes, the UN Security Council statement makes no mention of "war," "conflict" or "invasion." Nonetheless, this is an important step showing that all members of the Council, including Russia, are on the same page about bringing a peaceful end to the conflict and supporting mediation efforts led by UN Sec. General António Guterres.
This first statement, which comes months into the war, alongside the UN's general lack of action and inability to meaningfully intervene shows that the body is no longer fit for purpose and needs urgent restructuring.
This invasion is an egregious violation of international law. Putin's ultimate aim is to restore the Soviet empire, even if it takes massive bloodshed and false pretexts such as calling the 2014 Ukrainian revolution after a fraudulent election a "coup". This unprovoked attack is the latest chapter in Putin's Orwellian attempt to rewrite history.
NATO and the US have ignored Russia's security concerns by breaking its promise not to expand eastward in return for German reunification. These concerns are legitimate and taking them seriously would have avoided the Ukraine tragedy.