Mostly about NATO encroachment/threat. Stalin wanted (and got) the whole of Eastern Europe as a buffer zone after WWII. If all Putin gets is Ukraine, it ain't much. And he's not even wanting to take it over, just ensure it's out of NATO clutches. — Baden
If people find the subject interesting, I urge people to read what Putin himself has said about Ukraine and Russia, if one dares to venture to the official site of the Kremlin:Why does he want Ukraine anyway? Access to the sea? We've already talked about why Ukraine doesn't give up. Can't say I understand the region at all. — frank
Yet after the Pershing expedition going after Pancho Villa, the US hasn't deployed it's military to fight in Mexico. In fact, Mexican troops were invited by Bush to assist in disaster relief during Hurricane Katrina, this first time since WW2 that Mexican troops were sent abroad.Any insight into why the US might care if Russia formed a military alliance with Mexico and put its missiles there? Same reason. — Baden
Good at least that you offered the Baltic States NATO membership. At least they have enjoyed a moment without been under Moscow's supervision.Yeah, the US doesn't need that iceberg they're sitting on. — frank
A complement from you. — StreetlightX
idk I feel the same about everything you say ever so — StreetlightX
What do you mean? — frank
Start from what Putin thinks of the collapse of the Soviet Union:Is it that Putin wants to grow Russia back into a regional power? — frank
The classic quote from Putin. That is his World view.“First and foremost it is worth acknowledging that the demise of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century,” Putin said. “As for the Russian people, it became a genuine tragedy. Tens of millions of our fellow citizens and countrymen found themselves beyond the fringes of Russian territory."
Yeah. In fact without annexing Crimea and trying to act as an mediator in Ukraine NATO countries (except the US) would have continued to dismantle their armed forces, the basket case of an economy Ukraine likely wouldn't have gotten into NATO and many Ukrainians would supprt Putin, who along with Russia would have been treated in high esteem (after all, he is a talented smart leader).It just seems like he would benefit financially from good relationships with western Europe. Why alienate them? — frank
He is a Silovik, something like a "securocrat". And an awesome spymaster.So he's a petty warlord. Very Russian. — frank
Of course.So you love him too. Good for you. — frank
Oh don't be sorry.I thought you were admiring his ingenuity. Sorry. — frank
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