In a global community, there have to be standards. We all have a stake in each other to some degree. It's why I always say "call out Chinas human right abuses and demand basic, global norms".
All world leaders do what Putin is doing. America calls out Russia for human right abuses, China does the same. Biden isn't surprised by this methodology as he said he knows that Putin is a worthy adversary. I'd rather Western politicians don't underestimate, both Russia or their own populations then the contrary.
It's not the 1980s anymore though, and the danger is U.S not being in the pole position anymore, and as such, when ANY foreign leader calls them out, on top of their own treasonous citizens, it can really damage their influence.
We in the West have to start looking in the mirror and ask what kind of society we want. I'm listening to people online and many people feel they can't recognize the U.S. Am I in that boat? No. I do however believe there are some who would piss away all that those in the Second World War fought against if it helped to protect themselves or provided them more power.
Anyone betraying the oath of their nation and Constitution, must be removed from influence. If not, you will become Canada and this forum will be far less entertaining or opinionated.
If America fails we are all in deep trouble. NO ONE must be above the law, not in a Republic for sure.