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“If it takes Putin over 3 YEARS to capture another 5% or so of Ukraine (beyond the initial invasion), then I very much doubt he’s a threat to Europe,”

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People often confuse the European Union with the broader geography of Europe, but they’re not the same. And when we talk about Russia’s actions in Europe, that difference really matters.

Right now, Russia illegally occupies parts of several European countries. It controls Transnistria in Moldova, regions of Georgia like Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and of course, large parts of Ukraine—including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. These are not vague disputes—these are clear violations of international law. Russia’s strategy is consistent: invade, destroy, steal, and claim territory as its own. It’s an old imperial mindset playing out in modern times.

And it hasn’t stopped. Russia regularly threatens the Baltic States and has carried out sabotage operations in the Baltic Sea. Its submarines have been spotted in Swedish waters, creating real tension even before Sweden formally joined NATO. Now, Russia is building up troops along Finland’s border—the exact kind of move we saw in the lead-up to the Ukraine invasion.

This isn’t just about war. It’s about Russia trying to dominate Europe again, not through diplomacy or cooperation, but through fear and force. That’s why Europe can’t afford to be naive. These aren’t isolated events — they’re part of a much bigger strategy to destabilize the region and roll back the independence of Russia’s neighbors.

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“Right now, Russia illegally occupies parts of several European countries.”

That’s right, but who is going to do anything about it? Not you and pussified France. Just like you, France will shoot its big mouth off but in the end do absolutely nothing. We’re not going to either, so shut up about it already.