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Why would they want a costly conflict like this? If they didn't enter to begin with the Donbass would've gotten run over. And if they would leave now the same
by spurgu 4y ago
Why would they want a costly conflict like this?
If they didn't enter to begin with the Donbass would've gotten run over. And if they would leave now the same thing would happen. And nothing would've changed with their NATO dilemma (and you can shout "defensive alliance" all you want, Russia is not going to buy that).
- cafard 4y agoThe Donbass would have gotten run over how, when, and by whom?
- spurgu 4y agoHow: By force (as opposed to achieving a peaceful resolution through adhering to the Minsk agreements which admittedly was just a ploy on Ukraine's side to buy time to build up for an offensive) When: OSCE reports show increased activity in the area (the majority of it on the Donbass side of the neutral zone) during the two weeks leading up to the invasion. From that perspective it looks like it was in the process of happening when Russia stepped in. By whom: The Ukrainian regime (feels a bit weird to even have to answer this question).