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I still cannot fully grok the answer to this single simple question: What’s Russia gaining by invading Ukraine?
by rad_gruchalski 5y ago
I still cannot fully grok the answer to this single simple question:
What’s Russia gaining by invading Ukraine?
- throwaway7033 5y agoThe same as Crimea; Putin thinks he can get away with it.
- thoughtstheseus 5y agoA buffer state between NATO. An outlet for nationalistic growth. A distraction for aging western countries already experiencing governance issues. A use for military money already spent. Europe broadly is unprepared for an extended conflict against Russia. There are lots of reasons…