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Russia has a paranoia about the Ukraine region. Operation barbarossa, heck, even Napoleon came through there. They have not been invaded through Finland, at least to my knowledge. Then add that since 2014 the west has been arming up Ukraine, and of course war in the Donbas. To cut to the chase, I am hoping for for at least a measure of success for Russia in this conflict, but yeah, they gotta step it up, that’s for sure. Last week has been rough for my cheer squad.
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Russia has a paranoia...Is not an excuse any intelligent person would use as an excuse for Russia invading Ukraine.