Whenever I can, I like to reference another resource to do the talking for me. This is one of those times. And very conveniently, this tweet summarizes all the detailed things I consider essential.
I’d like to say ahead of time, tho I don’t care too much about this topic to begin with, that this is not a defense of Putin but I’m arguing that things are more nuanced than it may appear. See below for more…
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personal-take posts do not intend to convince but are attempts to challenge your thinking, convey ideas and different perspectives - so that you may have a more complete picture to base your opinions and action on.
This post includes two posts and two videos (optional) below. Tho I recommend checking all of em.
Dave Benner, Nemesis of Neocons (@dbenner83) November 12, 2024
This fact was widely acknowledged until recent years, when the corporate media swept it under the rug or called it "disinformation."
— Dave Benner, Nemesis of Neocons (@dbenner83) November 12, 2024
There was a time when the top diplomats and the coldest Cold Warriors in the US warned against NATO expansion.https://t.co/0wxFeS553n
This is the phone call mentioned. (Vid from year 2014)
More context regarding to the post. (Vid from year 2022)