How is this working out for you Originally Posted by VitaMan
how's it working for you? you busy with puts and gets on the stock market? how's that all time high about now?
Putin was always concerned about Ukraine. When Trump bad mouthed NATO during his time, it looked it may be weakening.
With Trump gone the chances of Ukraine joining NATO greatly increased. Putin had to make a move to squash that. Originally Posted by VitaMan
Trump’s bad-mouthing NATO was only because the American taxpayer was paying the tab on 65,000 US military station in Europe and support of missile emplacements.
At that time only 6 of the 29 members were paying their allotted amount
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As a “dem” you enjoy footing the bill for other countries
The head of NATO just stated that Trump insisting everyone pay their fair share had greatly improved and strengthened NATO. Originally Posted by tman1847
What about it ? I am doing well. Still worried about other peoples money ?
You are like an old man on a street corner. Originally Posted by VitaMan
Ukraine will now be absorbed into Russia. Like the Borg. A moment in history has passed.
Putin was willing to sacrifice the whole Nord Stream 2 project with Germany. He knew how important it was to make a move at this time on Ukraine before NATO talks developed any further. Originally Posted by VitaMan
Ukraine will now be absorbed into Russia. Like the Borg. A moment in history has passed.The Russian concern about Ukraine joining NATO was a lie all along. When Russia officially takes control of Ukraine with implanting a puppet government then Russia is still adjacent to NATO threats. Ukraine acts then as a buffer. And Putin looks like the unifier of the Russian empire to Russian nationalists. He wins regardless. But only in the short term.
Putin was willing to sacrifice the whole Nord Stream 2 project with Germany. He knew how important it was to make a move at this time on Ukraine before NATO talks developed any further. Originally Posted by VitaMan
WacoBambYou’re funny peculiar, not haha.
Don't leave home without it Originally Posted by VitaMan