> many people in the region felt neglected by kiev even before 2014 and favored stronger ties with russia.  yes and in turn russia completely fucked them over and used them as human shields. > you have to remember that russia has provided support to the people of donbas during the conflict, offering aid and refuge for those caught in the fighting that's like if i were to offer you a bucket of water after i set your house on fire. people in donbas would be far better off today if russia never invaded in 2014. > claims about invading the baltics also seem far-fetched, considering the significant risks of escalating a larger conflict with nato. yeah and so was the idea of russia invading ukraine
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