Shock and Awe

2/24/22

Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

No shock, no awe. 

Criticism of U.S. reaction.

Praise for U.S. reaction.

There are no winners in this.

Pray for the people of Ukraine,

victims of larger powers. 

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