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90% world the world (i.e. nearly everybody outside the west) has a similar position on the Russia-Ukraine issue as India though. Is 90% of the world propagandiz

90% world the world (i.e. nearly everybody outside the west) has a similar position on the Russia-Ukraine issue as India though. Is 90% of the world propagandized? Or can they have a legit different perspective on things?

junon 4y ago
This is inaccurate at best. Most Asian countries have shown support for Ukraine. Most African countries as well, with a few notable exceptions. There's no "different perspective" when it comes to slaughtering innocent civilians and other war crimes.
- angry_octet 4y ago
  The UN vote on not recognising the annexation was a crushing defeat for Moscow, they only got votes from Syria, NK, Nicaragua and Belarus. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129492 https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129492
- FooBarWidget 4y ago
  Countries can have more complex positions than the simple "Ukraine good, destroy Russia" (or its inverse, "Russia good, invade Ukraine") dichotomy that many in the west go for. Many countries don't approve of Ukraine's invasion, but also don't like NATO very much and show some understanding for Russia's position. Most countries wish to be neutral on this matter, continuing to trade with both Russia and the west, i.e. similar to India's position. Look at how many countries chose to sanction Russia. Of those who voted against Russia, most who chose to sanction are western countries. Very few Asian and African countries imposed sanctions. 87% of countries chose not to impose sanctions. Re Africa, see Why African Countries Had Different Views on the UNGA Ukraine Resolution, and Why This Matters — Center for Strategic and International Studies: https://www.csis.org/analysis/why-african-countries-had-different-views-unga-ukraine-resolution-and-why-matters https://www.csis.org/analysis/why-african-countries-had-diff...

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90% world the world (i.e. nearly everybody outside the west) has a similar position on the Russia-Ukraine issue as India though. Is 90% of the world propagandiz

by FooBarWidget 4y ago

junon 4y ago
This is inaccurate at best. Most Asian countries have shown support for Ukraine. Most African countries as well, with a few notable exceptions. There's no "different perspective" when it comes to slaughtering innocent civilians and other war crimes.
- angry_octet 4y ago
  The UN vote on not recognising the annexation was a crushing defeat for Moscow, they only got votes from Syria, NK, Nicaragua and Belarus. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129492 https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129492
- FooBarWidget 4y ago
  Countries can have more complex positions than the simple "Ukraine good, destroy Russia" (or its inverse, "Russia good, invade Ukraine") dichotomy that many in the west go for. Many countries don't approve of Ukraine's invasion, but also don't like NATO very much and show some understanding for Russia's position. Most countries wish to be neutral on this matter, continuing to trade with both Russia and the west, i.e. similar to India's position. Look at how many countries chose to sanction Russia. Of those who voted against Russia, most who chose to sanction are western countries. Very few Asian and African countries imposed sanctions. 87% of countries chose not to impose sanctions. Re Africa, see Why African Countries Had Different Views on the UNGA Ukraine Resolution, and Why This Matters — Center for Strategic and International Studies: https://www.csis.org/analysis/why-african-countries-had-different-views-unga-ukraine-resolution-and-why-matters https://www.csis.org/analysis/why-african-countries-had-diff...