24/02/2022
This is a day of pain. The cruel ambition of one person inflicts terror and violence on tens of millions, and pushes the whole of humanity towards disaster. We are right on the edge of the abyss. If aggression triumphs, the whole world will be engulfed by a new era of war, and we might not see the end of this era in our lifetime. The future of all of us now depends on the bravery of the Ukrainian people. It is our duty to support them.
For further thoughts on the wider historical implications, see econ.st/3hdCQEl.