> You realise that the same actions are done by the US and, to a lesser extent and limited by their capabilities, their allies.

Yes and?

Are we supposed to feel sorry for Russia? That this is somehow a sports game where who wins don't matter in the end?

Still yesterday it was revealed that Russia wanted to hire influencers to sow disinformation about vaccines. That's pretty much the lowest you can get without actually shooting people. (Without forgetting the attack on the Irish and New-Zealand health services - which while I don't think are gov. sponsored they're at least complicit)

So, sorry if I don't buy the "both-sides" blah blah blah.

"But the west does that to further their interests" those who don't further their interests are lame ducks (I'm sure Russia would love more than those). Yes, there are ethical considerations and I could go on and on about those.

Tit-for-tat is needed unless you believe that bullies let you go if you ignore them