It's interesting to see two separate groups of oppressed people reacting with violence against an occupying force being discussed in the (English-speaking) media at the same time. A lot of times I think even cynical leftists like myself get led down the path of "this is about the moral values of freedom and sovereignty and homeland" rather than the obvious realpolitik aspects of global power balance.
Also, speaking of English-speaking media, it's wild seeing the reporting from English-language Indian press about Ukraine and Putin vs the US and European media reporting. It's not any more true but it is really striking to see the opposite view expressed so confidently.