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> Go ask for example Estonians, Lithuanians or Latvians who they enjoyed the yoke of the USSR.

Ah yes, proximity. Now go ask the small Central American nations if they enjoyed living close to the USA during the 70s and 80s.

Not only the small central american nations. Look up the Operation Condor. We have our share of USA backed coupes all over south america too.

Or Operation Gladio in Italy for that matter.