Tensions growing between Washington and Kyiv as Russia-Ukraine crisis drags on (opens in new tab)

(cnn.com)

2 pointsDannyCasolaro4y ago3 comments

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If the Ukrainian government is not concerned with the activities of Russia, what drives the west to be concerned?

Do these events have implications for anyone other than the Ukrainian people? Implications other than the old concerns of Russian expansion?

artem2474y ago

For example, “the West” could be quite pleased if Russia invades Ukraine, but at a large cost. Basically turning Ukraine into new Vietnam or Afghanistan. This “concern” does not help Ukraine in any way, it already had a cost on economy - falling national currency and so on.

kozak4y ago

Ukrainian government is concerned, but it has to balance the "defense" side of the problem with the "economic impact" side of the problem (considering that this "Russia will attack at any moment" situation may last for years).

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bsg754y ago

If the Ukrainian government is not concerned with the activities of Russia, what drives the west to be concerned?

Do these events have implications for anyone other than the Ukrainian people? Implications other than the old concerns of Russian expansion?

artem2474y ago

kozak4y ago

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