As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no immediate end in sight, the blanket media coverage of the conflict goes unabated as well, replete with the disparagement of not only Russian leaders but Russian artists.
But what is so often lost in the wholesale thrashing of everything Russian, including vodka brands, is thoughtful analysis as to what will lead to the end of this tragedy.
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Meirsheimer's theory that the United States and its European allies share responsibility for Russia's invasion of Ukraine is controversial at best. It is significant to note that "MFA Russia" (a Russia Government twitter account) has promoted Meirsheimer's work. Of course Putin's life ambition has been to advance the restoration of Russia back to the borders of the Soviet Union under the "Russkiy Mir" ideology. Putin's catastrophic mistakes were to misjudge the resolve and strength of Ukraine's heroic resistance, failure to recognize the emergence of Zelensky as a great leader, underestimate the Biden administration's ability to successfully help unify NATO and anticipate Putin's plans.
"...underestimate the Biden administration's ability to successfully help unify NATO and anticipate Putin's plans."
Seriously??? What have you been smoking?
They stood by and did nothing the entire time Putin amassed his forces along Ukraine's border for almost a year.
1) NATO is also dependent on Putin's oil (Trump warned them years ago).
2) Biden is weak.
That is why Putin invaded Ukraine.
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