I've always liked Chomsky but this is the worst Chomsky take by far. Embarassing really. Putin was "tricked" into attacking? Seriously? Was a gun held to Russia's head? What horrible thing would have happened if Russia had not invaded? There are only two options? Huh? What about Russia just goes back across the border with its tail between its legs like America did in Vietnam, Afganistan, and Iraq? Why can't that be an option? How is America closing the door of negotiated settlement? It is clearly Russia and Putin that are the obstacles for heaven's sake! Are the Ukrainians supposed to just submit to another era of darkness under Russia's thumb? All the Eastern European nations know this is really naive, immoral, and just plain dumb. Sad to see Chomsky fall so low.