Leaders | The invasion of Ukraine
Muttering nuclear threats, Russia’s president vows to prevail in Ukraine whatever it takes
MARVEL AT THE heroism and resilience of Ukraine. In the first days of war, the armoured might of Vladimir Putin shrivelled before the courage of the nation he had attacked. In the face of Mr Putin’s invasion, the Ukrainian people have discovered they are ready to die for the idea that they should choose their own destiny. To a cynical dictator that must be incomprehensible. To the rest of humanity it is an inspiration.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “The horror ahead”
From the March 5th 2022 edition
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