FOOD FOR THOUGHT ---- That is why this is a silly war. No one gains anything.

Their hope is that the war would impoverish Russia, expose its military capacity. Then NATO would be the strongest military force in Europe and the world.

 Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad

 

April 5 ·

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1. The war between Russia and the Ukraine is a silly war.

2. Russia cannot be defeated by Ukraine.

3. Ukraine’s hope is for the NATO nations to join in the war against Russia.

4. But the NATO nations do not want to war with Russia.

5. Their hope is that the war would impoverish Russia, expose its military capacity. Then NATO would be the strongest military force in Europe and the world.

6. In the meantime thousands will die and a big number wounded. Millions are displaced.

7. Now Ukraine wants peace. But Russia demands a big price. Both cannot give way.

8. And the war will go on with no gain for anyone.

9. That is why this is a silly war. No one gains anything.

10. But more people will die, be wounded and displaced.

11. Ukraine has lost its freedom. Russia has to pay a high price.

12. Europe is economically impoverished.

13. Even the U.S. gains nothing as it is unable to open Hormuz.

14. Even America has not succeeded in its war against Iran.

15. Yet peaceful negotiations would yield the same result.

DR. MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD

6 April 2026

All reactions:

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Kia Eng

Dr Mahathir, thank you for your ever-consistent and bold voice on global affairs. Your perspective on 'The Silly War' serves as a sobering reminder that in modern conflict, there are rarely true winners—only immense human suffering and economic loss.

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Faizal Daud

Kia Eng 

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Nor Hashimah Shafie

With nothing but a pen, Tun speaks truths others fear.... bold, clear, and unapologetic.

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QueenpYza KingMed

strong words from a statesman who has seen the world through decades of leadership. Tun M speaks with clarity, reminding us that war; no matter the justification, often leaves behind only loss, suffering, and broken nations