The Russia - Ukraine Conflict

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Invading Ukraine is one thing. Occupying the country is a different ball game. Russia will have to deal with a long and drawn out insurgency. It will be costly and bloody. There may soon be terrorist attacks within Russia as well.
 

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Don't post Zero Hedge on our site no more man.

What is wrong with you?

Fred.

Between the legit Russian propaganda and now Zero Hedge :mjlol:

had to google what it was, wow at least we have confirmation where tlr brehs hang outside of the coli

This better...???



 

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This better...???




Why not use these in the first place instead of a alt-right, pro-Trump site ran by a guy cosplaying as Tyler Durden?

Post whatever you want so long as it's not from that site, or similar sites.

Fred.
 

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the soviet union they are looking towards is more about land and influence than economic system
Every country in the world is seeking more resources (Land) and influence. So I'm having a hard time understanding the significance of someone mentioning that Russia is looking to reform the Soviet Union.
 

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Every country in the world is seeking more resources (Land) and influence. So I'm having a hard time understanding the significance of someone mentioning that Russia is looking to reform the Soviet Union.
1. not every country is looking for more land and influence

2. Russia is going specifically after former soviet states in a method that undermines their independence.... stop being dense
 

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1. not every country is looking for more land and influence

2. Russia is going specifically after former soviet states in a method that undermines their independence.... stop being dense
You must be young and don't remember why Americans felt threatened by the USSR. A modern soviet union would be nothing like the USSR of the past, so it's important to state why it would be a threat given that historical model doesn't apply.

By the way, Russia is world's largest country my land mass, yet half the population of the US, so it doesn't actually have a need for more land. Russia wants more resources, like Ukraine grain and fertilizer production, not the actual land mass. With that distinction made, every country is jockeying for more resources and influence.
 

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You must be young and don't remember why Americans felt threatened by the USSR. A modern soviet union would be nothing like the USSR of the past, so it's important to state why it would be a threat given that historical model doesn't apply.

By the way, Russia is world's largest country my land mass, yet half the population of the US, so it doesn't actually have a need for more land. Russia wants more resources, like Ukraine grain and fertilizer production, not the actual land mass. With that distinction made, every country is jockeying for more resources and influence.
1. i dont know what the level of "threat" has to do with Russia's intentions... I never commented on how bad it would be if Russia pulled former soviet states into their direct influence. I merely stated the fact that Russia saw it as a goal...

2. Russia wanting more resources and influence by pulling countries back into their direct influence is the whole point. Trying to get technical about "land" and "resources" sounds like you're just trying to find a way out from looking dumb
 

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1. i dont know what the level of "threat" has to do with Russia's intentions... I never commented on how bad it would be if Russia pulled former soviet states into their direct influence. I merely stated the fact that Russia saw it as a goal...

2. Russia wanting more resources and influence by pulling countries back into their direct influence is the whole point. Trying to get technical about "land" and "resources" sounds like you're just trying to find a way out from looking dumb
If it isn't a threat then why mention it?
 
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