As Russia launches an invasion into Ukraine, people are taking a close look at Russian President Vladimir Putin, his motives, and what led to this invasion.
At dawn on Thursday, Ukrainians' uneasy efforts at normality were shattered. Smoke rose from cities, even well away from the country's disputed eastern border.
We've been given early warnings of the damaging chain reaction we can expect in the tit-for-tat of international economic retaliation should Russia re-invade Ukraine. All of which raises obvious questions. Is it worth it?