Posted on 02/22/2022 10:59:33 AM PST by RomanSoldier19
TOPLINE The upper house of the Russian parliament approved President Vladimir Putin’s request to use military force outside of Russia, adding to fears of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine may come soon.
KEY BACKGROUND Putin recognized the Russian-backed separatist states of Donetsk and Luhansk Monday, earning widespread condemnation for violating international law as the states are within Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. Donetsk and Luhansk declared independence from Ukraine in 2014, both proclaiming themselves as “People’s Republic,” and have been propped up by Russia. Putin warned Monday there would be a “bloodbath” if the Ukrainian government resisted Russia’s support of the two rebel states. Jon Finer, the White House’s deputy national security advisor, said Tuesday morning the U.S. believes Putin’s actions Monday marked the “beginning of an invasion” in Ukraine and a Russian invasion is already “underway.”
TANGENT The European Union and United Kingdom announced Tuesday sanctions packages against Russia in light of Putin’s recognition, targeting Russian oligarchs and banks. The U.S. is expected to announce sanctions of its own Tuesday afternoon.
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Our government’s doing——create chaos, distraction then “Joseph Stolen” to the rescue!
Our government’s doing? The US somehow tricked Russia into attacking Ukraine?
No, but they enabled it. See The Don’s press release today.
Remember the peanut gallery on FR these past few weeks making jokes about the people who thought an invasion of Ukraine was taking place?
Now that it’s here where’s their apologies or admissions that they were wrong?
I loathe Biden and hold him in contempt but it’s utter nonsense to think that the most useless administration in American history could successfully manipulate Putin into invading Ukraine.
The only way to stop Putin would be American and NATO forces in Western Ukraine.
I’ve been listening to discussion of Ukraine’s vast resources and strategic materials that the world depends on.
Sanctions are nothing compared to the value to Russia.
They haven’t invaded. They were invited in. They out maneuvered POTATUS.
Biden’s weakness led to this, not some clever plan.
Most Americans don’t want their kids dying for Ukraine.What is the return? Our blood for what?
They are invading Ukrainian held territory and they were most certainly NOT invited to do so.
“Biden’s weakness led to this, not some clever plan.”
I agree which is why I object to anyone proposing that this was some clever action by an administration populated by senile pants poopers, whores, affirmative action hires, and sexual degenerates.
“Most Americans don’t want their kids dying for Ukraine.”
And here you are cheering on the Russian kids who are going to die trying to steal Ukraine for the crime boss in Moscow.
No, they tricked the Kiev coup into attacking Lugansk and Donetsk in 2014.
That is their problem They aren’t over here saving us from Biden. And they never will be.
That is their country and it is not ours and never will be.
We have precious things to lose and nothing to win. I don’t play sob story world politics. In fact your post disgusts me. Sounds like Pelosi.
Go away
People are cheering in those territories. They identify with Russia.
You're ignorant. We encouraged Ukraine to launch an offensive in Donbass. Those in that region are pro-Russian and sought out assistance from Russia.
The DPR and LPR don't want to be part of a Ukrainian government that formed illegally via revolution in 2014. It shouldn't be any of our business.
All this nonsense is doing is driving up gas prices further and pushing Russian into an alliance with China.
You should be apologizing for defending Biden/Obama/Soros/noe-con foreign policy. We fomented a revolution in 2014 that caused a civil war in Ukraine. Those in Donbass don't want to part of a government that was formed illegally. I don't see any reason they should have to be.
Then, Biden pushed the Ukrainian government to launch an offensive in Donbass. Of course, those in Donbass were going to turn to Russia for assistance.
All this meddling is doing is increasing oil and gas prices and pushing Russian into a deeper alliance with China. It's detrimental to our national interest.
Make me.
Russian soldiers tend to cheer as ordered.
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