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Invasion of Ukraine Continues As Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Sabre Rattling
cold fjord writes Russian President has issued a stark indication of Russia's military capabilities: "I want to remind you that Russia is one of the most powerful nuclear nations. This is a reality, not just words." According to News.com.au, "It's the first time in more than 25 years that Moscow has raised the spectre of nuclear war. The difference this time is that its tanks are already pouring over its western borders." To put numbers behind that, "Russia has moved 4,000 to 5,000 military personnel — a figure far higher than one U.S. official's earlier claim of 1,000 troops. The soldiers are aligned in 'formed units' and fighting around Luhansk and Donetsk.... And they may soon have company: Some 20,000 troops are on border and 'more may be on the way.'" On top of that, the Ukraine Defence Minister claims Russia has made threats that they're prepared to use tactical nuclear weapons to stop further resistance.
Only one needed: that the Soviet Union (in whatever name you want to give it) deserves to be reinstated against the will of the majority of the people in the countries involved.
Is that really irrational if it is better for him/his country? Putin is dictator (even if he was elected), why should he care about the will of the people? The way he annexed Crimea from Ukraine worked pretty well for him, it doesn't seem that irrational to try the same trick with eastern Ukraine, that would only be irrational if he is willing to let it escalate into a full blown international war.
Now have you any good examples that indicate Putin is irrational?
U.S did buy Alaska from Russia in the 1910's.
You really should know your history better if you are from the U.S.
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