Nigel Farage claims Russia was provoked into Ukraine war
Nigel Farage claims Russia was provoked into Ukraine war
Farage tells BBC Putin was given excuse by EU and Nato expansion, and that Brexit would have been better with him in charge
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Norm Finkelstein took this position, arguing that NATO encroaching on the Russian border was provocation. I didn't agree or disagree because I don't know enough about geopolitics to consider myself informed on the matter. His case was persuasive, however, if not at least interesting. I generally consider him pretty level-headed, so it was worth the listen.
The more time you spend listening to nasty racist liars like Farage, the more of a nasty racist schmuck you'll become.
It's completely true, which isn't a defence of the Russian invasion. It's just objective fact. Doesn't take the responsibility away from Russia either.
Russia is the abusive ex-boyfriend that can't accept the relationship is over. That's also the reason many of the rightwing asswipes defend russia, they identify with russia's actions.
Russia is the remains of an empire whose head is longing after past glories. It's all about Putin's ego and not accepting Russia's role in the world of today.
Joe Biden warned of this in the 90s: https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-resurfaced-clip-russia-baltic-states-1997-video-1685864
Saying that Russia's actions are abhorrent and also saying that NATO expansion has given Russia an excuse are two perfectly legitimate viewpoints to hold.