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Why are people protesting across Europe? (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Please read my original post. I did not say that the Ukraine situation has caused the unrest. It is an additional factor which has been a significant influence. The war has been going on for 5 years and has been a drain to some European countries which are caught up in funding the Ukranian govt.

I agree with you about "the reality of combination of poor policies..., dissatisfied citizens, and foreign agitation". The Ukraine war and its effects are another factor that can be added to that combination.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

    The framing is still wrong though. Unrest has been caused by Russia's invasion not Ukraine's need for support. This why I am pointing out how it is Russian propaganda in nature because it frames it from their perspective that Ukraine is the problem. This is backed up by their disinformation campaign blaming countries problems on immigration and funding Ukraine.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

    That's your viewpoint. I don't agree with it Disinformation is coming from various sources, not just Russia.

    I am not a supporter of either the Russian or the Ukrainian regimes. Neither of them are honourable. My concern is for all the civilians and conscripts that are losing their lives, homes and their mental and physical health.

    To go into the history of this conflict we would have to go to what was happening before Russia's attack. I don't have the time to go into detail as I would have to do more research

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago* (2 children)

    Well, since you like Russian propaganda so much I can tell you. Poor Russia is surrounded by big bad NATO whose provocations forced them to attack Ukraine. And Nazi, Oh yes, don't forget the Ukrainian Nazis. It is all pretty stupid if you ask me, that is why I was surprised you are borrowing their talking points.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    Yadda, yadda. I wonder who is doing the propagandising (and trolling)?

    One is stupid if one relies on just one source of information. I've obtained my information from sources I respect and who have been correct about other international events and, importantly, whose motives are honourable.

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