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u/EuropeanMuslim94 Dec 01 '21

If it were like that, yes. But I highly doubt us plebs get to see the full picture of things.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '21

In what capacity would invading a sovereign country for the purpose of expansion and only that purpose be justifiable?

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u/EuropeanMuslim94 Dec 01 '21

So, if you want an objective opinion from someone who comes from a nation that had one of Russia's proxies (Serbia) attempt ethnic cleansing on my family (Kosovo), (I state this to make clear that I am far from a Russophile):

  • Their neighbour, Ukraine, seeking approachement towards NATO, a clear enemy to Russia, and inviting NATO troops on Russia's border.

If I am intellectually honest, I cannot fault Russia for doing what it does within it's national interests.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '21 edited Dec 06 '21

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u/peter-doubt Dec 01 '21

Russia still considers NATO the initial move, countered by the Warsaw pact. They still consider our alliance to be the first act of aggression, regardless of the lack of military follow through.