Explained: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine Now
Late last night, Russia began invading Ukraine. Tanks rolled in across the border while bombs were dropped throughout the country. What was initially called a “minor invasion” of Ukraine’s far eastern province now appears to be a full-scale military operation with the goal of toppling the government.
The timing is no coincidence. As the United States has become distracted by the carbon footprint of our military and fighting over pronouns, Vladimir Putin knew this was the time to strike. Take a listen:
I’ve got to admit, I’m going to miss sharp analysis like this when I cancel my subscription. Has nothing to do with our division caused in large part by a former president continuing to taut the lie that the election was stolen? Or the support given by useful idiots at FoxNews?
In 1938, Hitler stole the Sudetenland from Austria on the pretext that Germans who had chosen to live in Austria actually wanted to live in Germany, but they did not want to move. That action proved to be the start of a huge war.
Now Putin is shooting at Ukraine, alleging that Russians who chose to live in Ukraine actually want to live in Russia, but they don't want to move. He is simply taking action to protect some Russian citizens who are living in Ukraine. I predict that this action is only step 1 toward a bigger grab. Sanctions will not stop this aggression any more than sanctions stopped Hitler. These aggressive tyrants don't waste energy on taking offense at insults from the world at large.