Putin is using the Hitler playbook. Glaringly so! But the huge difference between Putin and Hitler is one fundamental fact. Hitler was 50 years of age when he attacked Poland. Putin is 69 years of age. Hitler went on and conducted war on the world for 5.5 years before he was defeated. I do not see Putin getting 5.5 years to wreck havoc on the world. At best, he has another year.
When the Russian people begin to understand the truth of what is going on in Ukraine, I envision them rising up and removing Putin from power. One year down the road, somewhere between 80, - 100,000 Russian troops will be dead. And for what exactly? Nothing.
Putin claims he invaded Ukraine to protect people of Russian ancestry. Bullsh*t! He has a long and proven history of not caring for the people living in Russia, let alone people of Russian ancestry in other countries. After the sinking and loss of the crew from the Kursk, he did not care. When terrorists seized a school in Beslan, he did not care. In a concert hall, again terrorists, and again a couple hundred Russians died needlessly. He did not care. 80, - 100,000 sons of Russia dead and for what objective? There is none. He made a huge miscalculation, and he cannot win.
And as for the nations of Europe, the time has come for them to defend their own nations. I am tired of the USA being the primary means Europe defends itself. What Putin has proven is that Russia is a paper tiger. Europe need not fear Russia if they remain united.