On the pavement on each side of the theater was painted in giant Cyrillic letters the Russian word for “children.” Perhaps 600 people died. Did this mean revenge for children killed, according to Russian propaganda, by Ukrainian military actions in Russian-occupied portions of Ukraine? Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts think not. In their new book, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine,” they ascribe the missile attack not to revenge but to “a truly depraved psychology.”George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. Read the full opinion at washingtonpost.com.

Source: Washington Post November 05, 2023 13:35 UTC