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Your other comment says you take insult to being called a Russia apologist. What is it you're doing here if not that? Remember: Russia could just leave. They'r
by scrollaway 4y ago
Your other comment says you take insult to being called a Russia apologist. What is it you're doing here if not that?
Remember: Russia could just leave. They're invaders in a foreign country fighting for its homeland. Do you think Ukraine is happy about blowing up what would be incredibly useful peace-time infrastructure?
I have very close relatives in both Ukraine and Russia. I don't want to see Russia burn, but this is a fire of their own doing.
You don't want to be called a Russia apologist, stop repeating Russian propaganda and excuses.
- sschueller 4y agoSo my point of view is now Russian propaganda? I am not excusing what Russia is doing yet you and others keep saying I do. Yes, Russia could just leave, why aren't we trying to convince them of that other than supporting Ukraine with weapons? Where is the dialog? To make it clear, by dialog I do not mean conseeding any territory or giving into Putin.
- scrollaway 4y agoYou may not be attempting to spread Russian propaganda, but your point of view is one of Russia's many propagandist talking points. Do not be surprised at the negative reaction. I just responded to your question about "why no dialog" elsewhere in the thread.
- sschueller 4y agoThank you.
- implements 4y agoAs far as I understand it, Putin’s actions are motivated by the belief that in order to continue to exist meaningfully as an imperial superpower Russia must have a sphere of influence whereby it dominates politically and economically those countries on its western borders. I’m not sure there’s any possible dialog that will change his mind, particularly now he’s staked the country’s military reputation on being able to defeat Ukraine - he’s “all in”, afiacs - hence the (previously unthinkable) nuclear sabre rattling.