This is useful context for examining Russia’s brutality in #Ukrainewapo.st/3UOljHE

Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West

In Putin’s bid to recast Russia as a global superpower, he champions a society built on pro-war activism, puritanical values and scaled-back social rights.

Russia in a nutshell. Since centuries.

Canada certainly isn't. We don't seem to be very serious about recognizing and dealing with the growing threats that our nation and it's allies are facing.

I am sure it is not.

If not, we'll soon have to.