Interesting! Yes, i guess for me the Iraq War was one of those things i kinda watched by the sidelines, even though Australia (where i lived at the time) and the UK (my citizenship) joined the coalition. This also feels a bit sideline-y for me, even though i do consider myself European.

I am a bit disappointed in the coverage which seems to be elevating Ukrainians to some kind of mythological heroes for Europe... Like, this is a government that is literally tearing apart families, forcing men who are trying to flee to stay and fight, so it's doubly shit - mandatory conscription and also sexist. They're not above reproach. Meanwhile wars continue in Sudan, Nigeria, Syria, Yemen etc and not only do they not get a mention on the front page of western newspapers, but their refugees are demonized and refused safe haven in the exact some countries that are now acting all kumbaya. Obviously Russia is the aggressor here and when they step into a fight it's a lot more risky due to the nuclear factor, but i feel like a lot of western commentators and the media in general are showing some real rubber morals in this conflict. But, eh. I just hope it ends soon and with as little bloodshed as possible, i guess that's something everyone can agree on.