“I and the schoolchildren know/What everyone must learn”

My friend writes that she can hear explosions in Kyiv. A completely unnecessary war has started, born out of one man's nostalgia,paranoia and fear of losing power.

— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) February 24, 2022

And another man’s nostalgia for a year ago, paranoia, and fear of having lost power:

Trump on Fox News: Putin attack on Ukraine happened “because of a rigged election” in the United States.

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) February 24, 2022

And what the Pentagon sees coming:

Three hours before the invasion began I got this sobering message here in Ukraine from a senior pentagon official “You are likely in the last few hours of peace on the European continent for a long time to come. Be careful “

— Martha Raddatz (@MarthaRaddatz) February 24, 2022

Trump, and FoxNews, are now wholly irrelevant:

Laura Ingraham calls Zelensky plea for Russia not to invade his country earlier today a "pathetic" display, as Ukraine is under attack.

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) February 24, 2022

They gave descended wholly into farce:

Laura Ingraham says president of Ukraine asking Putin not to invade his country was a “pathetic display.” Then has to explain to Trump that America wasn’t launching an amphibious attack on Ukraine. (Which Trump thought should be kept secret). pic.twitter.com/q9MXu09Zr4

— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) February 24, 2022

OMG. After Ingraham mentions that Russian forces are reportedly engaged in an amphibious attack, Trump says, "you told me about the amphibious attack by Americans. You shouldn't be saying that ... they should do that secretly."

"No. That was the Russians," Ingraham corrects him. pic.twitter.com/dG6l5mPBK4

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 24, 2022

Ingraham is telling Fox viewers that the invasion is in part a result of the Mueller investigation.

— Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) February 24, 2022

Nobody cares.

“President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering,” President Biden says in a new statement. He will speak tomorrow morning. “Tonight, Jill and I are praying for the brave and proud people of Ukraine.”

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 24, 2022

BREAKING: Pres. Biden issues statement on Russian military operation in Ukraine: “President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.” https://t.co/gMNYZW8ug7 pic.twitter.com/gXvPARiKjS

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 24, 2022

smoke rising in Kyiv pic.twitter.com/TQh3enObp8

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 24, 2022

Ukraine's Interior Ministry says there have already been hundreds of casualties, CNN reports.

— Cristina Maza (@CrisLeeMaza) February 24, 2022

Defenceless under the night⁰Our world in stupor lies;⁰Yet, dotted everywhere,⁰Ironic points of light⁰Flash out wherever the Just⁰Exchange their messages:⁰May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,⁰Beleaguered by the same⁰Negation and despair,⁰Show an affirming flame.

— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) February 24, 2022