About terrorist #bombings by #Russia
1) RU's main tool of influence is spreading terror and fear. The goal is to influence policies in different countries. In #Ukraine they try to affect the conduct of the Ukrainian government. (1/x) 🧵
1) RU's main tool of influence is spreading terror and fear. The goal is to influence policies in different countries. In #Ukraine they try to affect the conduct of the Ukrainian government. (1/x) 🧵
2) Ukraine is becoming the most experienced nation in dealing with this terror tool. Russian intimidation is not making them scared, but more resistant.
Note: They already had #Chernobyl. They've also experienced a politically motivated genocide, #Holodomor. (2/x)
Note: They already had #Chernobyl. They've also experienced a politically motivated genocide, #Holodomor. (2/x)
>>Ukrainians have plenty to teach to their fellow Europeans about how to deal with Russian intimidation. Let's learn from them! (3/x)
3) Putin's domestic politics: bombings are an answer to the ultranationalists craving for more blood. It's worth noting he wants to keep these people satisfied. But I'm not sure, if they are satisfied with anything except the world dominance of Russia. (4/x)
>>we can see this new turn now also in Russia's state-run media. Please, do not mistake that for a real journalism. (5/x)
4) @VladVexler makes an important point: appeasement politics with ultranationalists might mess up with Putin's plan to wait until Europe is in the fatigue-mode and less interested in helping Ukraine. (6/x) End of 🧵Check Vexler's video:
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