Which “they” didn’t defend themselves strongly enough in 2014? The US-installed coup government or the people of Crimea who welcomed the Russian government?

Russia is literally in the process of fully conquering Ukraine as we speak. What part of that are you struggling to comprehend there?

Just be aware this poster is often posting pro-Russian, pro-China content. There's value in other points of view and not being myopic, but if you pay attention to posting trends or look at their history, there is a clear bias and/or agenda.

People have the right to an opinion, and I have the right to point out the obvious idiocy of that opinion. If you have an actual counterpoint to what I said, then feel free to expound on it.

Just be aware this poster is often posting pro-Russian, pro-China content. There's value in other points of view and not being myopic, but if you pay attention to posting trends or look at their history, there is a clear bias and/or agenda.