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I don't have strong opinions about who did it, but I wouldn't dismiss Russia that quickly. Russia has a long history of utilizing false-flag operations. They we
by importantbrian 4y ago
I don't have strong opinions about who did it, but I wouldn't dismiss Russia that quickly. Russia has a long history of utilizing false-flag operations. They were pumping them out almost hourly leading up to the invasion. If they had been able to successfully pin it on the US the wedge that would drive in NATO has obvious benefits for Moscow. Their reasons for doing it seem as plausible as for any other state actor. It's also less risky for them. They've already gotten near maximum blowback from the west. Whereas it's a really risky thing for the US to do given the massive blowback that would result if they got caught.
- rossdavidh 4y agoThe key point is, "Russia" didn't do it. Someone within Russia, might have, and if so probably mostly for its affect on other Russians. For that matter, the "U.S.A." didn't do it; but it is possible that someone within the US might have. Nations are not unitary actors, even when it is governmental action.