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In reply to the discussion: The Russian Army WILL Invade Ukraine [View all]Renew Deal
(81,852 posts)31. I agree
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exactly. Putin would give up any advantage he has internationally if he did so
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#3
EU integration is about much more than economics for many Eastern Europeans.
Gravitycollapse
Feb 2014
#14
Sorry, I don't buy that bullshit. Russia is an imperial force just like the US.
Gravitycollapse
Feb 2014
#19
You need to read about Georgia, or South Ossetia, before embarrassing yourself more
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2014
#40
Are you saying Georgia made a full blown military attack on it own territory
dipsydoodle
Feb 2014
#45
Yes, I am. If you find that concept ridiculous, you need to read about separatist wars.
Gravitycollapse
Feb 2014
#47
As a supplement, you could try reading up on the history of Kurdistan and Chechnya.
NuclearDem
Feb 2014
#50
They won't need to: USA imposes sanctions. Ukraine suffers. Russia offers aid. Ukraine accepts.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2014
#24
Russian Army has no need to invade Ukraine / would serve no useful purpose.
dipsydoodle
Feb 2014
#37
You must be confusing Russia with the USA in the way they handle "requests".
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2014
#48