Where is the Red Line?

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As the war in Ukraine approaches the one month mark Russia is stepping up it's indiscriminate attacks. Unable to take key cities they have resorted to heavy bombing in an attempt to pacify their enemy and anyone near them. This has resulted in thousands of deaths including women and children with the media joining the ranks of those killed as well.

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Civilians watch helpless as their country is under attack often caught in the middle of the battle with no where to run. Russia says they are hunting Nazi's as if that somehow justifies their actions, and the collateral damage that accompanies it. Some claim it's Ukrainian propaganda and I'm sure there is some but we also have events that have been verified by independent media. Then there is the fact that Russia makes no attempt to deny these events, the concerns of the world all but irrelevant. Just another day in the decades of war Russia is accustomed to waging and they trek on as if nothing else matters.

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Organisations of the world that are supposed to police nations send strong and eloquent words in their condemning of Russia's actions. The world court has demanded Russia cease all military operations while NATO, the US and EU levy what they deem as unprecedented sanctions. The UN attempts to take action but Russia in its role as chair has all but silenced any voices against them. They've rallied nations like China and India to their corner with the promise of a new world order, a plan they have been meticulously making.

Reuters - World Court orders Russia to cease military operations in Ukraine

"AMSTERDAM, March 16 (Reuters) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Russia on Wednesday to stop the military actions it started in Ukraine on Feb. 24."

Western nations give Ukraine arms to defend themselves against Russian aggressions like an ant trying to battle a mountain. The US government says these arms are giving Ukraine a fighting chance while in the same sentence admitting that fighting chance is what's escalating Russian actions.

When a hospital was hit the world gasped in horror as they realised it housed pregnant women and children. But Russia didn't flinch continuing their campaign, recently hitting a theatre full of sheltering civilians. "This is horrible!" World leaders condemned from the comfort of their office with armies and the ability to launch relief efforts waiting at their command. "Here's some bullets and misses, good luck to you. We'll post a social media overlay and wear a pin to show we are with you." they promise, all as Ukraine pleads for help to dominate the sky. In response those same leaders plan meeting for weeks after as if Ukrainians have time to spare. "We don't want to get involved." they warn, many fearing it would start WWIII as if a missile with made in the USA killing Russians is any different.

Lets not forget Poland who has taken in 1.7 million refuges, a task that has greatly strained their nation. They offered jets to Ukraine, a move that helps them as well, but the US shrugs not worried about the fact Poland could become a front line nation.

First hand videos of missiles striking apartment buildings. Media confirmed reports of hospitals, schools and community centers hit with artillery. Journalists killed. Accusations of thermometric bombs used against civilians and other  war crimes as well as the World Court demands Russia end all illegal hostilities. What exactly is too much, where is the red line? I'm not saying any nation should go it alone but how many civilians have to die before the world as a whole acts?

Leaders are so afraid of what Russia might do when its Russia who should be afraid of the worlds collective. Sanctions have done nothing and providing arms is only prolonging a certain defeat all at the cost of thousands of Ukrainian lives. So I ask again what is the red line and I'll add does one even exist? Because if it doesn't what's to stop Russia from moving into Poland playing on the fears of starting WWIII?

 

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