> The main difference here is that Russia is not funded by western nations

Incorrect.

The west still buys Russian gas. Half of Russian gas exports go there.

https://energyandcleanair.org/august-2026-monthly-analysis-o...

> No nation in the west will hesitate to condemn Russia's war crimes

The US doesn’t condemn Russian aggression, and try get the current administration to say that Russia invaded or is committing war crimes.