We know what they decided, sealing Russia's slide into dictatorship. Even after Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014, even now in 2022 with Germany pressing for Nord Stream 2, with the White House's support. Putin's gas and cash over everything.
https://twitter.com/chessninja/status/1480975838694756357
The only proof you need that the myth of Russian humiliation by the West is just scapegoating lies is how much money they poured into Putin's pockets. All while welcoming him at the G7, all smiles. Even after he invaded Georgia in 2008.
Putin had every opportunity to improve relations with the free world but he chose conflict abroad and repression at home to solidify personal power, like every dictator. He's been in charge for 21 years; his track record isn't a mystery. Murder, invasion, oppression.
If a fox is eating the chickens, you can put some blame on the farmer for not building a better fence and not protecting his animals. But don't forget to blame the fox! Putin is not an animal, he made conscious choices to kill, to invade.
My appearance w @SRuhle yesterday on these Russia talks, which should really be only among NATO and Ukraine. Why invite the fox in to discuss how to protect the farm?
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