The only "world power" (as laughable as it currently is) trying to "conquer" anything right now is Russia. Enough with this Kremlin-propaganda-parotting tankie crap.

[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Ok, so the US just routinely drops drone bombs on countries for fun?

Edit: What about the 2014 US lead coup to install their own puppet government in Ukraine??? Thats totally fine and has nothing to do with Russia's stance on the Ukraine situation?

Seems like you are the one who needs to take a step back from propaganda....

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not only that, but Russia is doing literally what NATO did in Yugoslavia. First, NATO recognized the independence of separatist regions. Then had them invite NATO as a pretext to invade Yugoslavia. Russia is just following the precedent that NATO themselves set here.

[–] Kulun@mander.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The inability here to see historical context is impressive.

[–] frippa@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Historical context forcing the US to kill iraqi children

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

A great example of a self referential comment.

[–] rysiek@szmer.info 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We can walk and chew gum. We can recognize problems with US imperialism, and problems with Russian imperialism.

And calling 2014 elections a "coup" is denying Ukrainians their agency. I've been to Ukraine, I've worked with Ukrainians, and I had visited Janukovych's former residence near Kyiv. A journalism conference is organized there every year these days. 2014 was the Ukrainian people showing the finger to Putin and his lackeys.

[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

How would you explain Zelensky's open commentary regarding being entirely unable to do a thing without US approval prior to this conflict? To such an extent he was literally about to step down. Maybe I misunderstand the Presidential role, is it common for the leader of a country to need foreign approval before anything can be done?

Edit: spelling correction

[–] muad_dibber@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 2 years ago

[–] CountryBreakfast@lemmygrad.ml 14 points 2 years ago

Do you ever find that the horsebit in your mouth leaves a bad taste?

[–] Binkie55@lemmygrad.ml 14 points 2 years ago

Cope seethe mald

[–] rysiek@szmer.info 1 points 2 years ago

Wow, people here really hate it when facts don't fit their worldview. 🤣