Putin solely responsible for the death and destruction in Ukraine

By Lethbridge Herald on March 4, 2022.

Editor:

I do not have strong enough words to condemn Putin’s unprovoked, brutal act of war against Ukraine, a sovereign nation in contravention of UN charter and international law protecting a nation’s right to independence. 

I do not believe that the Russian people support this invasion: Putin is solely to be held responsible for this horrendous action that will definitely lead to extreme violence, destruction and death of innocent humans.

It is highly unlikely that sanctions against Putin and his circle are going to be effective in reversing Putin’s mindless mind to stop this madness.

It is unfortunate that NATO can not help Ukraine by sending massive military support, troops on the ground or air force. Because Russia has a strong military power, troops, air missiles and tanks and air capability, any serious presence of Western troops will surely start a prolonged, endless Third World War with terrible consequences and devastation for the whole world. 

There still may be one way out.

Putin has been demanding that Ukraine should not join NATO. Russia is surrounded by NATO nations that results in security issues for Russia as far as Putin and Russians are concerned.

The President of Ukraine could act pragmatic and use the bargaining chip by meeting with Putin and assure him that he would consider not joining NATO if he removed the Russian forces from Ukraine.

I doubt if it would be that simple to convince Putin to withdraw but may be worth trying.

We Canadians are behind Ukraine and stand by Ukrainian Canadians. Let us hope that the Western and European nations are able to help with military equipment at least.

I am praying for all the Ukrainians in Canada and in Ukraine. May God be with them. 

Ramma Sawhney

Lethbridge