You sure are selling the Russian empire arguments, has it occured to you that you are speaking to an American audience that opposes Russian/Soviet military conquest?
Huh?
has it occured to you that you are speaking to an American audience that opposes Russian/Soviet military conquest?
Um, I also oppose Russian/Soviet military conquest. I just think it makes sense to think about Russia's interests and motivations to try to figure out what they're doing and how they might react to steps by Ukraine, the United States and NATO.
I'll quote Winston Churchill here: " I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest."