Ukraine

he bit, to disrobe the emperor.

And did that. Its now up to the EU/free world to rally behind Ukraine at this very moment. Not with platitudes and words of "support".

ACTUAL support.
I pray you're right.

I think the Poles are the only realistic bulwark for the immediate future but, without logistical and air support from the US....

Sadly, the Machiavellian thing may turn out to be for Ukraine to send its best, brightest and its air force to Poland, but I fear it will turn out to be a 1940 French fleet situation all over again...but with no Royal Navy to handle the matter.