Ukraine and the cost of war

The tragic Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated understandable, though sometimes misguided, responses.

One can argue the pros and cons of Facebook and YouTube blocking Russian media access, MasterCard and Visa ending Russian operations, and northeastern U.S. consumers boycotting Lukoil filling stations. But those pouring Smirnoff vodka down the drain perhaps don’t realize Smirnoff is now a British brand produced in Connecticut. Even so, let’s hope these actions, coupled with a new ban on the importation of Russian oil, will help bring the war to an early end.