I don't believe this. I have a good track record. I predicted Putin wouldn't invade ;)
I just saw Biden say that Russia is attacking civilians indiscriminately. Far as I can tell, that's a bald faced lie (so far). But, IF it is the truth, as you say, then shouldn't America protect them? Do these guys here themselves talk?
I talked to an ex-marine the other day. I was saying how Biden should've made sure his son didn't make money in a geopolitically charged situation. If Hunter wants to make money from "Hunter"-Beer, fine. Taking money out of poor Ukrainian mouths, In the oil business, in a hot zone? WTF! All of that conveniently forgotten. Anyway, my friend thought about it and agreed.
So we have to keep educating, no matter how unpleasant it is for others to hear. I worry that Putin would pull back, but Biden will scuttle it for all the reasons you've brought up.