Re:Russia’s Military Buildup in the Baltic Stokes Invasion F...
by knowaveragejoe on Sunday July 10, 2016 @01:06PM
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Don't forget Syria, though NATO is also involved there. Perhaps the only legitimate thing for either of them to be involved in.
Re:Russia’s Military Buildup in the Baltic Stokes Invasion F...
by danielvf on Sunday July 10, 2016 @01:11PM
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Yes, I left off Syria since it's not bording Russia, and because Syria would still be at war, Russia or no Russia.
Re:Russia’s Military Buildup in the Baltic Stokes Invasion F...
by pmyjavec on Sunday July 10, 2016 @01:12PM
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"In the last few years, Russia has militarily invaded and annexed a section of a European country without even a pretex of legitimacy."
Just depends on where you get your news really? You live in the US, it's ok to invade Syria, you live in Russia, it's ok to invade Ukraine.
Bottom line, all war is bad, let's not pretend it's justified in some cases!
If I recall correctly, in the last year, the Russian government has said that it does not consider the Baltic counties independance to be legitimate.
Russia currently has troops involved in ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Transitaria, Armenia, and Georgia.
To be concerned about Russia's intentions and abilities isn't fear mongering - you only have to look at the region in the last five years to see something very real happening.