Yesterday I was called an idiot, Kremlin puppet, and propagandist for Putin because I questioned the ongoing escalation in Ukraine. I have experienced war up close. In Kandahar, as a young officer, I regularly paid my last respects to fallen American soldiers. In Mali, I found myself in a war again during Operation Serval. That doesn't automatically make me right. It has taught me never to speak lightly about "just holding on a bit longer," "increasing the pressure," and "one more offensive." So today, a personal piece. Anyone who talks about peace is not a traitor. (translated)