Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) gives his view of the Ukrainian situation:
Take a minute to watch this. It's tempting to view Putin as some world-dominating mastermind. But that's not what's happening here. At all. pic.twitter.com/3fvrkPCI4m
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 17, 2022
Does he know what he’s talking about? Is he being truthful? I sure wish I knew a historian with relevant chops, because this is beyond my expertise and time to research. I could say his body language and communications style suggests he’s being truthful, but such readings are not dispositive and can even be misleading.
The next few days will cast some light on Murphy’s message. Personally, as I implied here, I hope the Russian oligarchs will take note of their evaporating fortunes and suddenly impel Putin to either withdraw, or resign.
Take that as you will.
