Putin is no angel, he invaded Ukraine and Georgia. But his ability to create mayhem on a global stage is limited by the weakness of the Russian economy
The invasion of the Crimea was in response to anti-Russian sentiment targeting the ethnic Russians who lived there. He warned the Ukrainian government that Russia would intercede if those people were not protected. Ukraine called Putin's bluff only to find that he was not bluffing. This was only made possible because American and European supporters of Ukrainian rebels convinced them to illegally overthrow their President. The government that signed the 1991 Treaty that guaranteed Crimea as a part of the Ukraine was illegally removed in accordance with the legal due process of their constitution. While the provisional government tried to reaffirm their border, Putin was under no obligation to keep the agreement as the other legitimate party was illegitimately removed from power.
Regarding the invasion of Georgia, local terrorists were firing weapons across the border into Russia, against Russian forces. Putin gave the Georgian government an ultimatum to resolve the problem by a certain time, or he would. Whether through incompetence or malice, the Georgian government did not stop the attacks, and after the ultimatum date passed, Russia invaded following the next attack that crossed the border. The secured the area and fixed the problem that the Georgians were either unable or unwilling to.
Putin may be no Angel, but neither is he the monster that he is made out to be.
Which of my points are inaccurate or in dispute? Since you have falsely accused me of being Pro-Russian Government Propaganda, I invite you point out where I am mistaken. I will not be dismissed so easily. That is a tactic of the leftist shills we are all here to oppose; so back up your assertion, retract it, or be professed the leftest shills that you imitate.
Lets start with your first sentence "The invasion of the Crimea was in response to anti-Russian sentiment targeting the ethnic Russians who lived there." How were "ethnic Russians in Crimea" targeted in a way that would justify an foreign invasion?
Do you have any examples or evidence of that? you do know that was also Hitlers supposed justification for kicking off WW2
Putin is no angel, he invaded Ukraine and Georgia. But his ability to create mayhem on a global stage is limited by the weakness of the Russian economy
The invasion of the Crimea was in response to anti-Russian sentiment targeting the ethnic Russians who lived there. He warned the Ukrainian government that Russia would intercede if those people were not protected. Ukraine called Putin's bluff only to find that he was not bluffing. This was only made possible because American and European supporters of Ukrainian rebels convinced them to illegally overthrow their President. The government that signed the 1991 Treaty that guaranteed Crimea as a part of the Ukraine was illegally removed in accordance with the legal due process of their constitution. While the provisional government tried to reaffirm their border, Putin was under no obligation to keep the agreement as the other legitimate party was illegitimately removed from power.
Regarding the invasion of Georgia, local terrorists were firing weapons across the border into Russia, against Russian forces. Putin gave the Georgian government an ultimatum to resolve the problem by a certain time, or he would. Whether through incompetence or malice, the Georgian government did not stop the attacks, and after the ultimatum date passed, Russia invaded following the next attack that crossed the border. The secured the area and fixed the problem that the Georgians were either unable or unwilling to.
Putin may be no Angel, but neither is he the monster that he is made out to be.
Wow, Pravda has a home here.
Which of my points are inaccurate or in dispute? Since you have falsely accused me of being Pro-Russian Government Propaganda, I invite you point out where I am mistaken. I will not be dismissed so easily. That is a tactic of the leftist shills we are all here to oppose; so back up your assertion, retract it, or be professed the leftest shills that you imitate.
Lets start with your first sentence "The invasion of the Crimea was in response to anti-Russian sentiment targeting the ethnic Russians who lived there." How were "ethnic Russians in Crimea" targeted in a way that would justify an foreign invasion?
Do you have any examples or evidence of that? you do know that was also Hitlers supposed justification for kicking off WW2
I have a question, Didn’t the Russians fuck up a Ukrainian election?
Likely, but at the same time, doesn't the United States meddle in their elections as well? Whether it affects the outcome or not, who can say?
Russia will always be a competitor, but hostility does not need to exist when it is unwarranted.
They aren't really a competitor, although I agree, hostility is not warranted, doesn't mean we shouldn't be keeping an eye on them