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