Politics have been driven by self-interest ever since the dawn of agriculture, or even earlier, among rival tribes fighting over access to resources. Nothing new here. Like everyone else, I would love to see NATO create a "No fly zone" over Ukraine to stop the carnage, and send troops to defend the Ukrainans from brutal aggression--but I also know that this might likely lead to open hostilities between NATO and Russia, which could escalate into World War III--that is, a nuclear armageddon that would end civilization and most human life--and annihilate all other life on the planet as well. This is obviously not an option for any sane leader.