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To be America's enemy is dangerous, but to be its ally is fatal (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago (79 children)

Isn't that exactly why Russia invaded to begin with, to steal minerals?

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 months ago (10 children)

Unlikely. There are and where good economic and political reasons for the war.

The blossoming democracy, freedom and wealth in Ukraine are dangerous to the stability of Russia. They show what could have been.

The annexation of crimes did bring ports to further Russia's imperial ambition. The agricultural land is of high quality and will secure Russia's role as a resource exporter after the phase out of fossils. You also need to keep in mind that siberia's agricultural output is severely at risk from climate change. Ukraine had impressive heavy industry. They took transit tolls for Russian gas which could be saved.