Sometimes, people just say things that are utterly vile and disgusting, and then they get downvoted.

> Ukraine may win... after 5+ years of brutal war and heavy destruction. Is that better than a life back under Moscow's rule?

Hey that's a good example!

> Ukraine may win... after 5+ years of brutal war and heavy destruction. Is that better than a life back under Moscow's rule?

Considering the treatment they experienced in occupied cities - yes, it might be. Being under Moscow's rule won't be an occupation like Eastern Europe had under USSR, but a brutal regime made the extinguish the concept of "Ukrainians". Putin is clearly signaling that.

If you asked me 10 years ago, I would have said hell no - you could fairly comfortably live in Russia, especially in big cities, and have more or less normal life, unless you are gay or oppose local or state institutions.

But now? They don't have any regard for human life. Not just the lives of Ukrainians, but their own. Putin is knowingly sacrificing tens of thousands for his sick ambition. There is nothing Russia gained from this war. Utter tragedy for everyone.