[ansel12]

In the very recent past Russia had conquered enough of Europe that they and many others thought they could take the rest, or destroy the world while trying.

[Mariner]

Russia does not have the power to swallow Europe today, and you and your corrupt cohort know it. Yet you dangle it to pursue other objectives, and show allegiance to Ukraine.

Because Ukraine is where your allegiance lies.

Allusions to the Domino Theory make you look stupid to those who don’t already know.