Crimea annexation

[aspen]

Why do we call the Russian invasion and acquisition of Crimea an ‘annexation’? Are we now officially Russian allies? Perhaps now that those wimpy Canadians, French, English and Germans are out of the way, we can finally ally with the tough guys......like Russia, China and North Korea!

 

[Triumph1300]

I believe most people living in Crimea are Russian and seem to be ok with the fact it's Russian territory now.
I watched the documentary about the new bridge.
Looks like a good deal for the people and the area.

Yes, Trudeau is a wimp.
A drama teacher turned prime minister, elected because of his hair-do, designer jeans and family name.

 

[Philip James]

Ugh. Dont get me started about the Trudeaus... That they called themselves Catholic is shameful

 

[aspen]

I believe most people living in Crimea are Russian and seem to be ok with the fact it's Russian territory now.
I watched the documentary about the new bridge.
Looks like a good deal for the people and the area.

Yes, Trudeau is a wimp.
A drama teacher turned prime minister, elected because of his hair-do, designer jeans and family name.

Wow, just wow....

 

[Enoch111]

Why do we call the Russian invasion and acquisition of Crimea an ‘annexation’?

It does not matter what you call it. The real issue -- which Trump brought to the forefront -- is that Russia calmly grabbed Crimea while Obama stood by dithering, as did all of Western Europe and NATO. That was a shameful display of cowardice, and Putin knew exactly what he was doing.

Indeed, had Putin chosen to do so (before the Trump presidency) he could have probably marched into Western Europe without any resistance, and made it into Greater Russia.

What Trump was implying is that had he been the President, Putin would have been immediately challenged and Russian troops would have been prevented from annexing Crimea.

We should not forget what the Russians did to the Crimean Tatars in order to grab this piece of territory. They also did the same thing with many other former Soviet republics.

 

[aspen]

Yes! finally! Enoch got the Trump talking point! Shame on you Trump1300.....

Trump wants you to blame Obama for Crimea.......not try to justify it.

You’re no Trumpster at all Trump1300...

I know, its hard to remember who you are supposed to blame....Hillary, Obama, but get with it man! You’ve got a strongman to support