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Lets see, Imperialist Nazi State and a Imperialist Nazi State and Imperialist Nazi State so yup checks out! (lemmy.ml)
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[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Your definition of "imperialism" as it relates to Russia is so vague it would also apply to the Statesian north annexing the confederacy, or Burkina Faso kicking France out. All you really mean is that Russia is an active player on the global stage, but that isn't inherently a bad thing. Imperialism as a system is a well-understood stage in capitalist development, that itself is bad, and is the biggest obstacle to socialism and human progression. Not Russia, which is actively working against said imperialist system.

Again, Russia is not exploiting the global south, and is actively working in the interests of the global south in contesting imperialism as a global system.

[โ€“] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 0 points 14 hours ago

It's not "so vague". It's literally the definition of imperialism.

Imperialism: a state policy or practice of extending a country's power and dominion over other nations or territories. It is primarily achieved through direct territorial conquest, military force, or by gaining heavy political and economic control over the region.

How is that vague? And how does that not describe invading and occupying Ukraine, Georgia, and Chechnya? Or, engaging in political interference campaigns all across Europe and Central Asia?

You can pretend all you want, that these things "didn't happen", or "don't mean what they mean"...but that would be completely disingenuous. Russia is an Imperialist state, which aims to expand its influence and territory, by any means necessary. Whether that's economic influence, political interference, or direct military aggression.

Every single part of that definition applies.