Vladimir the Vicious by Irene Fowler

Closeup of Queen Marie Antoinette by artist George Stuart wearing the Regent Diamond in her hair
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Putin and Marie Antoinette share a common criminal mens rea: both being fully aware of the catastrophic reality of mass death, disease, and suffering which would flow as a direct consequence of their acts of commission and/or omission.

Marie-Antoinette's last words, after accidentally stepping on the foot of her executioner, were “Pardon, monsieur, I did not do it on purpose.” It is not clear whether her apology extended to the countless innocent victims of her egregious immorality.  One wonders what excuse Putin will proffer when, God willing, he is ultimately held accountable.