Direct from Mr Arnold Schwarzenegger himself and is well worth a watch. Clearly, there will be grave consequences for all of Russia, including the many innocent people who live there, some who are either flatly against this war, or who have been manipulated over many decades by the regime and are unable to form a different view. Sanctions will no doubt be introduced, and at some point, Russia will need to pay reparations to Ukraine for the damage done.

This utter stupidity by the Russian Leadership (and there’s plenty more of this the world over); needs everyone to contribute to a solution. As for the future, global establishments, and policies by individual leaders need to avert such possibilities. But they won’t. WW1 and WW2 clearly haven’t taught us anything. It is incumbent on everyone to ensure that this type of stupidity never happens again.

That said, the damage is already done, too many people have been displaced, killed, and hurt… and for what? It’s true, that Russian people are part of the solution, yet it won’t be easy. State manipulation using the press, in whatever country, and for whatever reason needs to be stopped. People need the right to remove their leaders if they follow any path that is counter-productive to the many.

Come and share your thoughts, perhaps if enough people get together things might change...