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> (2) Ukraine, on the other hand, is at Russian doorstep. Both are Slavs, most of them are Christian-Orthodox and many have family ties with each other.

So you’re telling me it’s okay to commit war crimes, genocide and forcibly invade a country as long as they are your neighbour?.

And NATO is expanding towards Russia even thou Western politicians have promised to not expand it "an inch towards East".

This never happened and even if it did it doesn’t give Russia the right to invade Ukraine, rape its people and commit genocide and war crimes with impunity.

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Russian trolls can't comprehend that their point that their pro-war crimes and pro-imperialist views completely explain that every other neighboring country that is not already russian vassal state or china wants to be in strong military alliance like NATO.

The US and the rest of the West uses Ukrainians as cheap/disposable peons in a war against Russia. Even before February 24th, Ukrainians have lost their country to western interests. Today, Zelensky (who is not a Slav) sells the last bits and pieces to Americans for pennies on the dollar.

They have done the same in the nineties to former Yugoslavia. Almost all of us are Slavs, we mostly speak the same language, many of us have the same surnames. But, through "divide and conquer" the West (led by the US) has unleashed bloody wars. As the Serbs are the biggest group in former Yugoslavia the West has used todays Croats (Roman-Catholics) and Boshniaks (Muslims) as their peons to fight us. They cynically apply the same tactic today, using Ukrainians and Poles to fight Russians - but always for western interests.

Keep in mind: Slavs are the biggest ethnic group in Europe (over 300 million). Our languages are very similar, our worldview as well as our mentality. If we'd be together in some kind of confederation, the West would have a very strong competition. And an obstacle on the way to cheap resources (humans, commodities).

You must read about Heartland Theory [0] which was summarized by its author as follows: "Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland; who rules the Heartland commands the World-Island; who rules the World-Island commands the world."

[0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geographical_Pivot_of_Hi...

ADDEDENDUM: I forgot this, highly relevant for the previously said, quote regarding the NATO (you wrote "strong military alliance like NATO"). NATO's first Secretary General has said that the NATO was created to "keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down." [1]

[1] https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_137930.htm

> The US and the rest of the West uses Ukrainians as cheap/disposable peons in a war against Russia. Even before February 24th, Ukrainians have lost their country to western interests. Today, Zelensky (who is not a Slav) sells the last bits and pieces to Americans for pennies on the dollar.

The Russians literally invaded, the Russians are the ones who are solely responsible for this war.

> ADDEDENDUM: I forgot this, highly relevant for the previously said, quote regarding the NATO (you wrote "strong military alliance like NATO"). NATO's first Secretary General has said that the NATO was created to "keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down." [1]

whats totally relevant is the era that, that quote was said in.

NATO was formed in 1949, a mere 5 years after the end of WW2.

Given how Nazi Germany and the USSR had a alliance at the start of WW2, it is wholly unsurprising that NATO, was looking to keep both of them at bay.

You keep throwing around the same mantra (“Russians literally invaded”, “Russians are solely responsible for this war”) while my fingertips are blue from typing walls of text, arguing with facts (from Western sources). Again: The West (led by the US) has provoked this war between Russia and Ukraine - by breaking promises and propping up Ukraine to provoke Russia.

Contrary to your argument, that quote is still relevant today. Perfect example is the recent sabotage of NorthStream 1 and 2. Because it is still down Germany has to keep its mouth shut (while it loses its competitive advantage due to cheap energy from Russia), it keeps Russia out of Europe (mainly energy, but commodities, as well) and it keeps the US still in Europe (EUnuchs must buy natural gas from the US).

> You keep throwing around the same mantra (“Russians literally invaded”, “Russians are solely responsible for this war”) while my fingertips are blue from typing walls of text, arguing with facts (from Western sources).

You can type walls and walls of text if you want, but its plainly obvious that you are trying to push a narrative, all of your "facts" have a very curious pro Russian bent to them.

> Again: The West (led by the US) has provoked this war between Russia and Ukraine - by breaking promises and propping up Ukraine to provoke Russia.

There was never a broken promise, as I showed to you, straight from the president of the soviet unions mouth.

This promise never existed

> Contrary to your argument, that quote is still relevant today. Perfect example is the recent sabotage of NorthStream 1 and 2. Because it is still down Germany has to keep its mouth shut (while it loses its competitive advantage due to cheap energy from Russia), it keeps Russia out of Europe (mainly energy, but commodities, as well) and it keeps the US still in Europe (EUnuchs must buy natural gas from the US).

NS1 and 2 were sabotaged by Russia, as both a message and a means to get out of the billions in dollars of fines that they owe to a number of countries in the EU.

As a Pole:

>Even before February 24th, Ukrainians have lost their country to western interests.

No, they gained their own country from hands of pro-russian traitors.

>using Ukrainians and Poles to fight Russians - but always for western interests

Poland has never been better as under those "western interests". Turns out democracy and regulated free market brings the best of people.

>As the Serbs are the biggest group in former Yugoslavia the West has used todays Croats (Roman-Catholics) and Boshniaks (Muslims) as their peons to fight us.

Oh yes, Serbs are still butthurt that NATO did not let them commit genocide as UN did, as Serbia acted as mini-Russia today. NATO intervention there was the best use of force that saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Very happy that Poland participates in KFOR.

>Keep in mind: Slavs are the biggest ethnic group in Europe (over 300 million). Our languages are very similar, our worldview as well as our mentality. If we'd be together in some kind of confederation, the West would have a very strong competition. And an obstacle on the way to cheap resources (humans, commodities).

Keep in mind: this kind of bullshit has been used by russia for last two centuries to occupy and exploit us.

>ADDEDENDUM: I forgot this, highly relevant for the previously said, quote regarding the NATO (you wrote "strong military alliance like NATO"). NATO's first Secretary General has said that the NATO was created to "keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down." [1]

Great goal for the 50s.

Ukraine has been in a downfall since the breakup of the USSR. But the real troubles started after the Maidan coup in 2014. Corruption, economic downfall acceleration, and political instability are all the result of puppet governments the West has installed there. “Russian traitors” are not even remotely responsible for anything. As I wrote to the other commenter: The West (led by the US) has provoked this war between Russia and Ukraine - by breaking promises and propping up Ukraine to provoke Russia.

If “Poland has never been better” then why is there a shortage of medical personnel, why is the inflation almost 20%, why does the EU commission strangles Poland and keeps its billions? (to name a few) You personally may think Poland is in the club of equals, in the club of solidarity (NATO, EU) but you personally seem to have learned nothing from history. Prior to WWII the British had promised help to Poland if Germans attacked it. And what has happened? They have kept drinking their tea while German tanks have rolled over Poland. And who has liberated Poland? Those bloody Russians! Today, the US will not lift a finger if (God forbid, God forbid) Russians and Poles start a war.

We Serbs are not butthurt. At the beginning of the nineties we didn’t understand why our former allies in two wars (US, GB, France) had stood by those who were on the German side in those two wars (Croats, Muslims, Albanians). Heck, in WWII, the Serbs have saved lives of the US pilots whose planes were shot down by the Germans, only to be bombed by their ancestors - twice in one decade [0]. But then, after some time, we have realized that all accusations are in over 90% of cases baseless and pure propaganda - and that the West is lying, cheating, deceiving us all the time. It was, again, a projection: The West has accused us (the Serbs) of expulsion, war crimes and genocide while their peons (Croats have expelled almost 200.000 Serbs in 1995 [1], Albanians have killed Serbs and have burned our churches and monasteries in 2004 [2]) have done that to us - with impunity and with the West behind them. The kangaroo court in the Hague has sentenced Serbs to over 1.000 years while everyone who has killed the Serbs was free to go.

Your other arguments I have answered in my other comments.

Aw, yes, one more thing: Are you really happy that Polish soldiers are protecting Albanians in Kosovo while they do this [3].

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Halyard

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Storm

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_unrest_in_Kosovo

[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OstopJI9pck

>Ukraine has been in a downfall since the breakup of the USSR. But the real troubles started after the Maidan coup in 2014. Corruption, economic downfall acceleration, and political instability are all the result of puppet governments the West has installed there.

Exactly opposite. Russian target was to destroy country internally, so that even Putin would look like a good change. Since 2014 all of the corruption indicators and feelings have been steadily improving.

Also, we can see how the western funds and equipment are used with great effect: https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-docum...

It's heartwarming to see destroyed russian equipment.

>As I wrote to the other commenter: The West (led by the US) has provoked this war between Russia and Ukraine - by breaking promises and propping up Ukraine to provoke Russia.

First, nice that you acknowledge that "west" is working to uplift Ukraine. Second, the "provocation" thesis is so stupid and thoroughly debunked that

>Prior to WWII the British had promised help to Poland if Germans attacked it. And what has happened?

The strategy they've employed was shit, as was their pre-war preparation. At the end Brits and French has declared and fought Germans. The reason why they did not liberate Poland at the end was extremely high cost of that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Unthinkable

>And who has liberated Poland? Those bloody Russians!

Great job: occupy together first. Do some genocide on it's own. Then get rid of co-occupier and call that liberation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_massacre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German%E2%80%93Soviet_military...

Just traded one chains to another. Until the soviet economic model finally blew up.

>If “Poland has never been better” then why is there a shortage of medical personnel

If you think there hasn't been a shortage ever then you're sorely mistaken. NFZ is shit but million times better than soviet medicine.

>why is the inflation almost 20%

When your body needs to get rid of bacteria and viruses, it raises it's temperature. We have to get rid ourselves of the russian dependency virus. It will take some time, but renewables and three new nuclear plants will do it's job.

>Today, the US will not lift a finger if (God forbid, God forbid) Russians and Poles start a war.

Yeah, that's why 10k USA troops are here. Also, Russia is losing war with Ukraine, introducing more and more 60s and 70s equipment. With which they want to fight our modern Leopards and F-16s? Get more T-62s from storage?

>why does the EU commission strangles Poland and keeps its billions?

What is this bullshit even? Strangling by giving us 150 billion euro over the years? https://mapadotacji.gov.pl/?lang=en

Polish roads, hospitals, railways, public transportation and million other things like waterworks have never been in a better state, partially thanks to EU money.

>We Serbs are not butthurt. At the beginning of the nineties we didn’t understand why our former allies in two wars (US, GB, France) had stood by those who were on the German side in those two wars (Croats, Muslims, Albanians). Heck, in WWII, the Serbs have saved lives of the US pilots whose planes were shot down by the Germans, only to be bombed by their ancestors - twice in one decade [0].

We've been a good guys so we can genocide our enemies and rule over their corpses, makes sense right?

>It was, again, a projection: The West has accused us (the Serbs) of expulsion, war crimes and genocide while their peons (Croats have expelled almost 200.000 Serbs in 1995 [1], Albanians have killed Serbs and have burned our churches and monasteries in 2004 [2]) have done that to us - with impunity and with the West behind them. The kangaroo court in the Hague has sentenced Serbs to over 1.000 years while everyone who has killed the Serbs was free to go.

Surely they haven't left because they were a perpetrators of that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vukovar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Dubrovnik

Just like Germans after WW2, pure shock that they've lost territory after genocidal war. But Germans have come to their senses, I hope the Serbs will too.

>Are you really happy that Polish soldiers are protecting Albanians in Kosovo while they do this [3].

Very happy. We also did this with monuments to our torturers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Nevsky_Cathedral,_Wa...

https://ipn.gov.pl/pl/aktualnosci/172714,Demontaz-czterech-p...

I admire your patience.

Your comment is a classical projection, so often seen in the West.

The US has invaded a neighboring country Mexico (Mexican–American War (1846–48)) and has stolen its territory (California). The US is a country that is founded on the genocide of the Natives and the subsequent landgrab. Today, the US sees the whole World as its backyard and uses a Hitler-esque construct of "exceptional nation" as an excuse to go into wars - directly or through proxies - against everyone. Including nuclear powers. By forcefully installing an US puppet government ("F_ck the EU'' phone call), building a huge military force in eight years and intending to use that force to expell millions of Russians, the US has provoked Russia leaving it no other choice but to start a conflict in its literal backyard.

So, what you accuse Russia of is a projection as the US and the rest of the West have done all that in the Americas, Africa, Asia. With impunity.

And the West did promise to Russia not to expand eastwards. German "Der Spiegel" has published an article [0] about it on 2022-02-18 but it is behind a paywall and all references to it are scrubbed by Google. There is an article about it at RT (Russia Today) [1] but to you it is most probably just "propaganda" even if it quotes "Der Spiegel". There is also a book tellingly called "Not One Inch" [2].

You may argue that breaking promises and agreements doesn't matter, but as we can see in Ukraine it leads to death and destruction.

[0] https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/nato-osterweiterung-aktenfund...

[1] https://www.rt.com/news/549921-nato-expansion-russia-documen...

[2] https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300268034/not-one-inch/\...*

> Your comment is a classical projection, so often seen in the West.

> The US has invaded a neighboring country Mexico (Mexican–American War (1846–48)) and has stolen its territory (California). The US is a country that is founded on the genocide of the Natives and the subsequent landgrab. Today, the US sees the whole World as its backyard and uses a Hitler-esque construct of "exceptional nation" as an excuse to go into wars - directly or through proxies - against everyone. Including nuclear powers. By forcefully installing an US puppet government ("F_ck the EU'' phone call), building a huge military force in eight years and intending to use that force to expell millions of Russians, the US has provoked Russia leaving it no other choice but to start a conflict in its literal backyard.

> So, what you accuse Russia of is a projection as the US and the rest of the West have done all that in the Americas, Africa, Asia. With impunity.

It's not projection, but your post sure has a lot of whataboutism. Unlike seemingly a lot of people who are pro Russian, I can hold the view that Russian war crimes in Ukraine are terrible and also that other countries have committed terrible crimes during wars.

None of that excuses Russias war crimes in Ukraine though.

> And the West did promise to Russia not to expand eastwards. German "Der Spiegel" has published an article [0] about it on 2022-02-18 but it is behind a paywall and all references to it are scrubbed by Google. There is an article about it at RT (Russia Today) [1] but to you it is most probably just "propaganda" even if it quotes "Der Spiegel". There is also a book tellingly called "Not One Inch" [2].

Your attempt to hide behind a paywalled article with literally 0 other evidence is an admirable effort, but unfortunately theres plenty of non paywalled articles on exactly why you're wrong.

The view of the president of the Soviet Union at the time would be the most authoritative source on the matter and here's a quote from exactly him.

'Gorbachev continued that “The agreement on a final settlement with Germany said that no new military structures would be created in the eastern part of the country; no additional troops would be deployed; no weapons of mass destruction would be placed there. It has been obeyed all these years.” To be sure, the former Soviet president criticized NATO enlargement and called it a violation of the spirit of the assurances given Moscow in 1990, but he made clear there was no promise regarding broader enlargement.'

> You may argue that breaking promises and agreements doesn't matter, but as we can see in Ukraine it leads to death and destruction.

So what are the consequences of Russia breaking the Budapest Memorandum, where Russia literally promised to.

1. Respect the signatory's independence and sovereignty in the existing borders.

2. Refrain from the threat or the use of force against the signatory.

3. Refrain from economic coercion designed to subordinate to their own interest the exercise by the signatory of the rights inherent in its sovereignty and thus to secure advantages of any kind.

5. Seek immediate Security Council action to provide assistance to the signatory if they "should become a victim of an act of aggression or an object of a threat of aggression in which nuclear weapons are used". Refrain from the use of nuclear arms against the signatory. Consult with one another if questions arise regarding those commitments.[7][8]

[1]. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2014/11/06/did-nato-...

[2]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Memorandum

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