Posted this by Putin:

Article by Vladimir Putin ”On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians“ July 12, 2021

Now Putin explains why he did this article…

Question: Mr President, thank you very much for finding an opportunity to answer questions about your well-known article on Ukrainian issues. Here is my first question, if I may. Why did you decide to write this article at this particular time?

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: I decided to prepare this material a while ago, actually. I have been thinking about it for several months now.

The title of this material, or “article,” is just a convention because it is still a bit more than just an article. It is analytical material based on historical facts, events and historical documents.

Why did I have this idea at all? In our daily lives, we work, bring up our children, go for a hobby. As a rule, we do not think much about the issues in this article. However, the situation required that we look more attentively at the world we live in, who we are, and what relations we have with our closest relatives and neighbours. So, this idea came about in this context.

Source: Vladimir Putin answered questions on the article “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians” • President of Russia

Some very good and very factual reading…

WtR

They are calling for rain and not to upset the gods, I still increased the amount of water I am keeping on hand. You Know? Kinda like, act like the gods are in control and if they think you are aware of what they are doing they will not do it….like not rain. So I rain danced and grumbled about how terrible life is with no rain….asked the gods for forgiveness of my poor intentions and not being a worthy individual and I asked for help from the gods as I am not worthy and need pity upon my indiscretions…

Maybe that will work?

It is very humid, the insects are ravenous and we don’t need no stinking rain…

Surprise me all powerful gods of whatnot’s…

WtR