Yeah, I’m aware there’s a complex history and a narrative that frames this war as Russia’s inevitable response to NATO expansion. It’s the narrative the Russian state pushes (for obvious reasons), echoed by mainstream podcasters like Tim Poole, Russell Brand, Tucker Carlson etc:

"THEY (the deepstate mainstream media military industrial complex) don't want YOU to know this! Please click like & subscribe and buy my Rumble free speech coffee beans..."

I’ve been down that rabbit hole, and it doesn’t justify Russia invading Ukraine.

Sure, calling for “peace” doesn’t make someone a Nazi. I want peace, and I’m not a Nazi (or am I???) 
But those who blame Ukraine and its allies for defending themselves against an occupying force is reminiscent of those who either sided with or stayed neutral as Hitler expanded across Europe, a move that only encouraged more aggression further down the line.

Most of these calls for “peace” are disingenuous anyway. What kind of peace? On whose terms? In this case, “peace” means surrender. A huge victory for Russia (which is no suprise considering Trump is in charge. He looks up to Putin). If Putin is allowed to steal land and no one stops him, what’s to prevent him from doing it again? Or another country from trying the same? China is watching closely.

Besides, anyone who shows more animosity toward Zelensky than Putin (Trump, Vance, Musk, etc.) is showing exactly what kind of world they support, a world where bullies and dictators take what they want, and weaker countries just have to accept it. If you know the history of the rise of fascism, it’s hard not to be concerned about where things are heading with the rhetoric being used and actions being taken.

“An entire generation of Ukrainian men have been sent to the meat grinder for nothing” …because of Putin. 

And it’s not for nothing. They’re defending their country from an invading force. Would you be so quick to surrender if it were your country being invaded? If your friends and family and neighbours were being killed, and the countries you thought were your allies were like- “not our problem… and it’s kind of your fault, really. Now, give them your land, trust that they won't break any more promises, and then say thanks while we mock you.”

The last time I was this engaged in politics was before the Iraq War, when I took flak for opposing it (unpatriotic, terrorist sympathiser etc). Back then, the media sold people on the WMD lie. Now, social media is the tool being used to once again dupe people into pushing the aggressor’s narrative.