Here's an explanation for the Russian invasion and why the Russians expected an easy win and no resistance.

The Russians don't understand that we don't like them. It's impossible to explain to them how we feel. They sincerely thought that crowds of happy, liberated Ukrainians would cheer them in the streets. No evidence to the contrary can change their minds. They honestly think that a small gang of anti-Russian "criminals and drug addicts" (I'm quoting Putin) usurped power and is preventing Ukrainians from reuniting with the Russian brothers.

Remember, I have a Russian husband. And he's one of the best ones. I've tried everything. Stories, anecdotes, videos, books, jokes. He doesn't get it. I told him that I always said I'd consider any guy, of any race, creed and nationality but never a Russian. (Then God decided to be funny and here we are but that's a different story.) But it's useless. "We always got along so well," he says. "I just don't get it." Hopefully, now he'll get it but I'm not too optimistic.