Putin Narrative To Excuse Ukraine Invasion Rings Hollow To Experts And Observers - TRMS - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks about the transparently false excuses Vladimir Putin has presented to justify his invasion of Ukraine, and the threat Ukrainian democracy poses to Putin's authoritarian system in Russia. Aired on 02/21/2022.

[SheltieLover]

1. Kicking for visability

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2. Anne Applebaum is exactly right

Putin's second invasion of Ukraine is about destroying democracy and the ideals that democracy holds dear. He's insecure and very afraid in my opinion. When he looks out on the mess he and his cronies have created in Russia and then gazes over at Ukraine, Vlad sees a Ukraine that, if left to their own devices, will far outshine Russia.

[BootinUp]

3. excellent analysis. nt

[dalton99a]

4. Putin was a KGB officer.

He learned his craft well

[hkp11]

5. thanks!

Applebaum right! Putin does not want democracy near Russia's border, otherwise, Russians might get a taste of democracy and want his autocratic regime gone - of course, there would much bloodshed if Russians fight for democracy. Already Putin gets rid of his political enemies, journalists, etc. to make sure he stays in power and Russians are under his control.