And where are progressives? As this disaster rolls on, with the West only intent on fanning the flames and doubling down on the reasons that led to the conflict in the first place, where are all those progressive voices that normally oppose wars? Especially with a record number in the US government - still everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. And now is the time for China to step up and call for peace - they are uniquely suited to do so, given a very different relationship with Russia, unencumbered by the Cold War ideologues. China also cannot have a failed, damaged Russia on its border, with the security of many Islamic majority nations close to China thrown into chaos.
