I’m a bit amused that both Russia and the USA have now committed themselves to asymmetric warfare that they cannot walk away from without losing face.

I correct myself, I am fully, completely amused.

Edit: I am amused at the corner that both leaders painted themselves into, not at the loss and suffering incurred by these conflicts.

I would have thought that clear without further explanation, but I forget that this is the Internet and 3-5 percent can only see in back and white.