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In reply to the discussion: Ukraine war: this map holds an important clue about Kremlin fears of NATO expansion [View all]Lasher
(27,592 posts)21. You are preaching to the choir.
I am not defending Russia. I just thought it would be helpful to understand how they think.
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Ukraine war: this map holds an important clue about Kremlin fears of NATO expansion [View all]
Lasher
Sep 2022
OP
Putin has reinvigorated NATO and with Sweden and Finland joining it he really screwed himself.
CentralMass
Sep 2022
#34
Only in their minds (the Putin Russians) are threatened. No NATO country has invaded
SWBTATTReg
Sep 2022
#9
Correction: This is how they try to sell it. Get back to me when any NATO country invades russia.
PSPS
Sep 2022
#8
Except that prior to the war, Sweden and Finland had a long, proud, persistent record of NOT
RockRaven
Sep 2022
#7
The truth is, Eastern Bloc countries that were formally occupied and ruled by the USSR asked
Martin68
Sep 2022
#25
That was the high point for my hopes for world peace. Russia was moving towards democracy,
Martin68
Sep 2022
#37
Exactly. Russia IS Putin at this point. Much like Trump wanted the US to be Trump.
Martin68
Sep 2022
#38
bullies react harshly when they sense their dominance and influence wane. fuck their feelings (nt)
FreepFryer
Sep 2022
#42
When you say "this is their side of the story," consider the honesty of Tucker Carlson please. Also...
Hekate
Sep 2022
#44
Nothing justifies Russia's attack on Ukraine. Russia lost millions in WWI & II and the Stalin puges
usajumpedtheshark
Sep 2022
#53