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Russians reacting to the fuel crisis. (files.catbox.moe)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

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[–] normanwall@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He has spoken of the USSR and historical Russia, I think he has been hoping to try and take over all of the surrounding land to restore the 'empire' and have better protection with the mountainous regions.

I don't think the Ukrainian government would have had any way no matter who they are.

[–] CandleTiger@programming.dev 5 points 1 week ago

It would have made a difference. If the Russian-puppet leaders had stayed in place then there would have been no fight and just controlled by Russia the easy way.