sure, there's the coup and some other things but my contention here is that without the nazis trying to start a civil war there wouldn't be separatists or an escalation.

[–] F_State@midwest.social -1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Russian escalation came because Putin was feeling the pressure from Navalny's anti-corruption campaign and other domestic problems. His popularity was suffering and successful military operations had always improved his popularity in the past (as they do for most national leaders). Coupled that with his Imperialist ambitions and invading Ukraine seemed like a win/win to him. Domestic concerns influence Geopolitics more than geopolitical concerns do.

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 2 points 5 hours ago

go look up why amnesty international revoked Navalny's "prisoner of conscience" status

[–] GiorgioPerlasca@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 days ago

Since 2014, it was not possible to control Azov and the far right in Ukraine. They could do what they wanted, they were above the law, and still are.