I obviously came across as intolerant, when in fact I agree with...

I obviously came across as intolerant, when in fact I agree with you.
Every country has outstanding people with talent, Ukraine is no different.

Gosh knows, we need more outstanding and talented people in Oz and Ukrainians that fit the bill should be more than welcome as the future looks pretty grim there.

But based on the way our government is handling other policies, it is likely that their interest would be to import prison guards to suppress dissent, and there is no doubt that Ukraine has plenty who fit that description as well.

I appreciate your as always, balanced and level response and hope that my previous post can be taken in context
The one sided response by the west and the total dismissal of Russia's legitimate security concerns and warnings over the years about it just seems very provocative and foolish.
Like many, I am disappointed in our leaders attitudes which seems to be putting us in grave danger for the sake of US hegemony