Night. My home. I'm sneaking through dark hall with a chainsaw, because it's the only weapon I have, and a grizzly bear has broken in--a bear notorious for home invasion and attacking humans who resist.

I'm not sure how to turn the chainsaw on. Smells electric not gas. Even if it's awkward to carry a live chainsaw and idling it will use up a little juice, I think I should push that big red button. At any second, I may need to threaten... or actually fight, if the bear attacks.

• Bear: ancient symbol of Russia.
• Home invasion: Putin invaded Ukraine two months ago today. Two months of Russian war crimes--homes looted and civilians abducted, raped and murdered. And my dreams don't think sanctions and scolding will be enough.
• Electric not gas chainsaw: a hint at the long-term solution. Ending the West's addiction to fossil fuels won't end Russian militarism but it will strangle their budget to implement it.

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