Basically this. I’ve studied Russia and it’s history a lot. Putin aims for hegemony position in parts of Europe and Asia.
Descripting his regime as militaristic, ultra-nationalistic, imperialistic and fascist (Ruscism is the term experts tend to use) is not hyperbolic.
Ps. Forgot despotic authoritarian.
Self aggrandizing kleptocracy at its finest.
Not going to read 3000+ messages. Could you explain shortly?
If you mean monetary and weapon aid, it’s hardly ”using”.
Trump is, yes. Thats why Hegseth was doing a presser and putting emphasis on us negotiating from a position of strength.
That wasn’t for the US. He’s trying to convince the other parts of the world of that.
I think he means as a military/industrial money laundering scheme. Which is true.
That’s just corruption. It’s valid to criticise it. It really does not take away justification for defending Ukraine.
Yeah. Our politicians love their kickbacks.
They’ll get behind any good humanitarian cause as long as there is something in it for them. Cloaked in a shroud of righteousness as they skim millions.
Same as always then.
Two things will always prevail: misuse of power and corruption. More the power condences, more of both we will have.
Putin expresses desire for peace:
My prediction…Putin, Xi and Un are waiting for Iran to get full nuclear capacity before they go full out war
Russia lost 40 planes in that strike.