Ukraine is just a test for Putin. He’s really after the whole lot of them. The prior Soviet countries that have enjoyed 35 years of freedom will once again feel the pain of a corrupt oligarchy.hopefully the younger people in those countries will realize what they are going to get under Putin’s rule. If I can figure that out, hopefully those countries will before it is too late.
And for some reason tRump wants to see that happen…why?
Thanks for this great explainer. Can you explain one more thing: why does Trump want NATO countries to increase defence spending to 5%? It seems inconsistent with his sometimes pacifist posturing, and it would also seem inconsistent with his apparent wish to weaken NATO for Russia’s benefit. Is it something so simple as an effort to increase US weapons sales?
The diaspora voted 55.86%-44.14% for Simeon over Dan.
Excellent article summarizing the messy outcomes of the most recent votes in Europe. Thanks for your analysis.
Ukraine is just a test for Putin. He’s really after the whole lot of them. The prior Soviet countries that have enjoyed 35 years of freedom will once again feel the pain of a corrupt oligarchy.hopefully the younger people in those countries will realize what they are going to get under Putin’s rule. If I can figure that out, hopefully those countries will before it is too late.
And for some reason tRump wants to see that happen…why?
The United States needs to vote for democracy. That means no GOP candidates.
Thanks for this great explainer. Can you explain one more thing: why does Trump want NATO countries to increase defence spending to 5%? It seems inconsistent with his sometimes pacifist posturing, and it would also seem inconsistent with his apparent wish to weaken NATO for Russia’s benefit. Is it something so simple as an effort to increase US weapons sales?