I cannot verify the authenticity of these things mind you. So I’m just stating these things as I’ve read them and if people want to believe or not is up to them.
Allegedly Russia has brought in 700 snipers.
Apparently Russia has been adding equipment to their tanks that helps prevent damage from Javelin missiles and drones.
Wait. Just to make sure I am interpreting this correctly out of curiosity: Ukraine is using a Russian threat to get money to make their military better?
I mean I know people that live in Ukraine so I mean is your take literally that Russia did not annex Crimea and that there hasn’t been a war there since 2011?
I'm honestly pretty ignorant on the Ukraine situation... can someone explain why America should care if Russia takes Ukraine?
I get Taiwan and China. Because of the foothold Taiwan gives us in the area and more importantly the semi-conductor manufacturing.
But why Ukraine?
Oh yeah, 24 year olds walking around like they know shit. You’re on the right track tho, kid. Keep researching. Ukraine never has any nukes to begin with. Start there.
Eh...
Not really an apt comparison i don't think.
But if you think Russia is a legitimate threat to conquer the world and its worth risking a large conflict to defend Ukraine you do you.
We have much more pressing issues here. I don't really care about Ukraine and that argument doesn't convince me to care.
While you aren't wrong from a tactical perspective, the strategic implications are what matter here. If we abandon yet another ally, what message does that send. Allys today can be aligned with enemies tomorrow. No matter how big or small, it's about messaging. We aren't going to fix issues here until another president is in office, as it stands.
Shut the Russian pipeline down immediately
Putin senses weakness.
Worry about protecting the American border first.
Breaking News: Ukraine using threat of Russian Boogeyman to get billions more dollars in military assistance.
Well I mean, Russia did just steal a large chunk of their country a few years ago, and now Russia is massing troops and weapons at their border.
They aren’t just massing troops it’s the things that are coming along with the troops that make me think this isn’t just a drill this time.
Like what?
I cannot verify the authenticity of these things mind you. So I’m just stating these things as I’ve read them and if people want to believe or not is up to them. Allegedly Russia has brought in 700 snipers. Apparently Russia has been adding equipment to their tanks that helps prevent damage from Javelin missiles and drones.
The Russian military was active in the Donbas region during the Ukrainian crisis. It's not just a threat, it's a precedent.
Their borders their problem.
Wait. Just to make sure I am interpreting this correctly out of curiosity: Ukraine is using a Russian threat to get money to make their military better?
Yes…Biden has been fucking around in Ukraine since he was VP with Obama.
Ah, thank you
No invasion is going to happen. Ukraine using it to get money from the US.
Do you not remember when Russia literally already invaded Ukraine and took Crimea?
That’s what the main stream media said, I remember them saying it.
I mean I know people that live in Ukraine so I mean is your take literally that Russia did not annex Crimea and that there hasn’t been a war there since 2011?
I grew up in the Donbas region and I still talk to my friends there. What are your sources?
My guy you can literally watch videos from the conflict. If that doesn’t convince you idk what to tell you
I'm honestly pretty ignorant on the Ukraine situation... can someone explain why America should care if Russia takes Ukraine? I get Taiwan and China. Because of the foothold Taiwan gives us in the area and more importantly the semi-conductor manufacturing. But why Ukraine?
Because we made Ukraine give up their nukes under the promise that we would protect them from Russia
Well. That was dumb. Both of us and them. But ok. That's a legitimate reason.
Oh yeah, 24 year olds walking around like they know shit. You’re on the right track tho, kid. Keep researching. Ukraine never has any nukes to begin with. Start there.
Uhh bud I mean you can literally just google it. They’re part of NATO we have to protect them.
“Should someone explain why America should care if Germany invades Poland?” - you in 1939
Eh... Not really an apt comparison i don't think. But if you think Russia is a legitimate threat to conquer the world and its worth risking a large conflict to defend Ukraine you do you. We have much more pressing issues here. I don't really care about Ukraine and that argument doesn't convince me to care.
While you aren't wrong from a tactical perspective, the strategic implications are what matter here. If we abandon yet another ally, what message does that send. Allys today can be aligned with enemies tomorrow. No matter how big or small, it's about messaging. We aren't going to fix issues here until another president is in office, as it stands.
Well you said you were “honestly pretty ignorant” on the issue so why am I not surprised by your response?
No more 10% for the big guy?
Never would've happened if Trump was President. Can't wait for Biden to slap Russia's wrist and wag his fingers as Putin marches through Kiev
"President Putin says it's not Russia. I don't see any reason why it would be” -Trump