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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsi think putin's goal is to increase the russian population base
by forcing Ukrainian's into Russia - i believe he thinks he's successful despite the 50,000+ dead russian soldiers and as many wounded ones. They are a small number compared to the relocated Ukrainians.
RockRaven
(14,915 posts)claims I've seen attributed to the Ukrainian government.
Kablooie
(18,613 posts)He thought grabbing Ukraine would be an easy way to do it.
Hes not very good at achieving his goal.
Midnight Writer
(21,719 posts)Samrob
(4,298 posts)They are never going to forget what happened to them and their families.
Irish_Dem
(46,579 posts)Presto! Ukraine becomes a Russian colony.
tavernier
(12,370 posts)It doesnt work. Oil and water. Once Latvia got shed of Russian rule, the Russians were made to know that their language and bullying tactics were not welcome nor dominant any longer.
Irish_Dem
(46,579 posts)The Ukrainians are a very strong and proud people.
They are going to fight back any way they can.