In reality, honest people do not cheer for war. Also, if you talk to actual for real Ukranians who are there, they feel they are fighting for their country not US hegemony,WaPo article notwithstanding. Personally I feel this war has a lot to do with the Hateful Petroligarchy perhaps even more than American hegemony. Also, if you are an American president, how much power do you really have to change the course of the Deep State? The uncertainty on these issues is tragic, but also purposely constructed. The "Fog of War" and all that. Keep up the good work