[long_time_gone]

Can someone explain why Russia put 150k troops on the border if they weren't trying to do anything?

> As you can see it even allows the US to claim "victory" when Russia stays put.

They announced a "pull back" today. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/15/ukraine-concerns-ease-on-rep...

[mytailorisrich]

Of course they are trying to do something (and so are the US). But what is it? Are they planning military action or doing a show of strength to send a message?

I think propaganda and disinformation runs high on both sides at the moment so that it's not straightforward to get an idea of what is really going on.

[long_time_gone]

> Are they planning military action or doing a show of strength to send a message?

There is no way to know, that's the entire point. The moment you don't take it seriously is the time they conduct a military action.

[mytailorisrich]

It's best to be critical of what we're told either way... This includes wondering what it's in it for the US. I doubt it is Ukraine per se, and even if it is we can also wonder what the US are doing there so there is definitely more than meets the eye.

[long_time_gone]

Has any of the new information changed your mind on this issue? It seems most of western intelligence was correct on Putin's actions and intentions.