One day you'll hopefully learn how to read and understand, instead of putting your spin on what I post.What has that got to do with it... We keel hauled sailors in 18th century, but that's irrelevant too.
Russia are the aggressors, they are attempting to invade a sovereign Independant democratic state yet somehow you justify it and blame Ukrainians, USA/UK/EU for Putin's mental decision. You then go on to tell people who disagree with your barmy stance that they aren't qualified to comment.. Like you are.
And by the way events are proving you wrong already. The war in Ukraine will not be a quick fix unless Putin sees sense and withdraws.
It seems the world in almost all cases blames Russia, sees Russia as cause and that Ukrainians need help.? Where does that leave your "its their own stupid fault".
Of course Russia are the aggressors, but with a valid reason.
I haven't said the Ukraine conflict would be quick. I said it would be limited to the small objectives I spelt out because Russia cannot possibly hold down Ukraine long term. They can't even hold all of it short term.
I have not blamed the West for Putins decision. I have blamed the USA for putting him into power, thus being responsible for what he's done.
That is why I do know better than those of you arguing with me from a few days of recent knowledge. I know the whole long background of how the USA put Putin where he is. You clearly don't have a clue about that, relying instead on the brainwashing you've received over the years.
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