On top of illegally invading Ukraine, destroying homes, hospitals and theatres, and displacing millions of people, it now turns out Russian forces may have committed war crimes. In the town of Bucha near Kyiv, Ukrainian forces found bodies of civilians laying in the streets. Some are reported to be of girls aged no more than ten. I dread to think what happened to them before they were executed.

Russia's story ranges from complete denial to claims of 'provocation'. What form of provocation could possibly justify tying up someone's hands before shooting them in cold blood?

To think there are idiots out there who try to spin this as being NATO's fault, even in part...

As Ukrainian forces continue to counter-attack around Kyiv I fear we will get more reports of war crimes. Yes, I appreciate there is no verification of what's going on (yet), but are we to believe the belligerent invaders, or the people defending their homes? Putin has history for violent invasions, and form for manipulative propaganda.

Are we nearing the stage where stronger actions needs to be taken? I do not want to see NATO at war with Russia for I cannot see that ending without nuclear war, but as we are supplying weapons anyway, could we not supply aircraft as well? Ukraine would operate them, and it would help them to fight back. Jill shared a post that discusses this very subject. If Russian forces are prepared to commit atrocities, on top of everything else, it may be that we need to supply Ukraine with greater firepower. I fear there will come a point where Russia, out of desperation, does something that forces a more active role from NATO. I hope that never happens.