Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks

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[–] [S] 24 points 2 months ago (1 child)

The German government confirmed that this was a deliberate act of aggression by Russia aimed at German citizens and assets, but their response has been tame at best. I doubt this will raise so much as an eyebrow in Russia. And it will certainly invite more Russian aggression.

For years Germany has been reluctant to call out Russian crimes and has been resisting calls to scale up support for Ukraine. I’m no expert, but Russia really crossed a line this time and I feel like Germany should’ve used this moment to respond more publicly and decisively.

For example by sending more troops to the Eastern border, acting against a black fleet tanker or significantly boosting their support for Ukraine (Taurus missiles?).

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago

    Wdym 'scale'? Germany is the largest supporter of Ukraine, US and EU aside (the latter also contributing German money). The reason these attacks are happening is that Russia sees us specifically as the enemy. We are on road to tripple our military spending. Some comentators call this a war economy already, because we spend so much money that other budgets fall short.

    Analysts seem quite convinced that Germany is a prime target for Russia. On the one hand because we are relatively badly prepared and torn on the matter, yes. But for that reason sweeping changes have already happened or are taking place, both legal and budgedtary.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Russia loves doing this type of shit and they know they can get away with it.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I am begging you Europe you need to get fully behind Ukraine and fuck up Russia because if Ukraine falls Russia will not stop.

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  • [+] -32 points 2 months ago (7 children)

    Lol yeah like Russia fucking teleported that drone in the heart of Europe.
    I don't know why they create so many false flags and not just attack Russia if they're so eager to fight?! Not enough consent manufactured yet? Or are they trying to use this as a negotiation tactic?

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    You do realize that drones (or any aircraft for that matter) don't need to physically take off from Red Square in order to have originated from Russia, right? Hell, there's a non-zero chance that they ordered it from Amazon and had it shipped to some warehouse only a mile or two from the airport and attached explosives to it from there

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  • [–] 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)
  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    The world must be fascinating in your altered reality

    Do you also believe Operation Spiderweb was a massive false flag operation by Russia? The drones couldn't have teleported there, and there is no other possible way for enemy drones to be so far in another country's territory, right?

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