Sad, but true. Thugs in power equals, well, thuggish behaviors.
Note our previous POTUS and his attempt to blackmail Zelensky: "I'll give you the weapons [that you desperately need to help in you defend against Russia] IF you'll do me a favor..." Classic mob boss talk and some people still claim it meant nothing. It is interesting that Trump was a good friend and constant defender of his thug-master Putin.
Good story, thanks for sharing your unique, sensible view on the situation.