Interesting article that talks about the similarities between now and 1938, and the sort of lessons we can learn from history.
Interesting article that talks about the similarities between now and 1938, and the sort of lessons we can learn from history.
That was actually a withdrawal as a part of the negotiations Boris Johnson ultimately sabotaged. He promised unlimited support if they refused any deal
If it was a negotiated withdrawal, Russian troops would not have been killed by Ukraine. Russian troops would have left before being forced to withdraw.
Which is beside the point that their attempt to take Kiev makes your claim that it was defensive a lie.