Are any of the Russian military leaders concerned that...

[Kablooie]

Once this war is over they will likely be tried and convicted as war criminals for deliberately targeting defenseless citizens？

[grumpyduck]

1. If they've studied history,

then I think they would.

[RockRaven]

2. Gotta weigh that concern against polonium tea, poisoned underpants, and high windows...

Some dangers are more proximate than others.

And, also, as we see here in the US amongst FOXNews-only-watching public figures/politicians, there are a fuckton of very powerful people who theoretically have access to all of the relevant data who nevertheless remain ridiculously misinformed because they choose to consume an information diet composed entirely of bullshit. (Note: that in no way diminished their guilt)

[True Dough]

9. Good post!

There are always a multitude of factors at play in any given situation. Not to justify any unconscionable actions, but the added context is worth thinking about, at least.

[fierywoman]

3. Did you see where, a few days ago, the Ukranians -- after taking down the street signs--

either replaced them with Fuck you or To the Hague...

[czarjak]

4. NOT concerned enough. Yet.

[TreasonousBastard]

6. Of anyone has actually studied history, it is obvious that guilt...

is decided by the winners.

So, once you have decided to fight, you fight to win.

[Kablooie]

8. But in this case there will be a winner and a loser ...

And an observer. The observer is the one who will decide the guilt.

[JI7]

7. THey have a more immediate threat to their life if they don't follow orders