occasional reflections on culture & politics
Calls for peace in Ukraine must confront the reality of Russian aggression and the moral implications of compromise. The text argues that equating both sides risks legitimizing violence and undermining justice. True peace requires acknowledging Ukraine’s right to self-defense, rejecting false neutrality, and resisting pressure to normalize occupation and war crimes.
The killing of Alexei Navalny is interpreted not as a show of strength, but as a sign of Putin’s vulnerability. The post argues that silencing dissent reveals the regime’s fear of democratic ideals and its inability to tolerate opposition. Navalny’s death is framed as a moral indictment of authoritarianism and a rallying cry for those committed to truth, justice, and political freedom. The analysis warns that appeasing such regimes only deepens their impunity and erodes global democratic norms.
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