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by prox
1567 days ago
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Russia not being a democracy is the real problem. From early 2000 on Putin has solidified his power through shady means. Look up the various killings, from journalists and others. After that, he has used all of his “Active Measures” (look that up too) to divide the West. Also I sincerely doubt we would be in this mess if Russia was a functioning democracy. Basically you have one guy who can damage the world, answering to no one. Russia and Russians was never the problem, just one man and his cronies. There were a ton of alternatives that would have made Russia more powerful and respected without resorting to Soviet tactics. |
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Of course, I will not argue with that, Russia is no democracy and Putin an autocrat who is willing to kill for his power. But this doesn't necessarily make any implications about his foreign policy, you can run an autocratic country without desiring to conquer the rest of the world.
After that, he has used all of his “Active Measures” (look that up too) to divide the West.
I am aware of the term but not much more and I will do some further reading. But interestingly the Wikipedia article [1] in the section »1991 to present« starts with 2014, which is well passed 2008 and aligns with Ukraine's renewed desire to become a NATO member.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_measures