https://freerepublic.com/tag/warmongeringrussians/ en-us Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:29:50 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4361326/posts First, the country was a Nazi ally; then it became a NATO stooge. The latest allegation: It’s a reckless Russia-basher that deserves a ruthless response from the Kremlin. Who said Finland was boring? Amid all the focus on Russia’s war against Ukraine, it is easy to overlook another prime target of Moscow’s imperialist ire. Russia has long used a skewed interpretation of history as a weapon to attack and delegitimize its neighbors—and, if the Kremlin’s latest rhetorical escalation is any guide, it now has Finland in its gunsights. The Finns are understandably nervous, given recent precedent: In 2021, Russian leader... Foreign Policy https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4361326/posts#comment Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:29:50 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4118911/posts Retired U.S. General Mark Hertling dismissed Russia's offer to negotiate over the war in Ukraine, even after Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to discuss solutions. "On Christmas Eve Putin says he's 'ready to negotiate.' Having 'negotiated' w/ Russian military & Defense Ministry I learned lessons: Even in small things, RU officials don't negotiate...they demand, then they lie, and then they renege on agreements," Hertling tweeted Sunday. Newsweek https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4118911/posts#comment Mon, 26 Dec 2022 02:04:46 GMT