Ukrainian democracy today, not Ukrainian membership in NATO in some distant future, is the real threat to Putin's dictatorship. Ukrainian democracy is not a threat to the Russian people.
@McFaul Ukrainian democracy mimics the US democracy.
@McFaul That's the excuse for Putin acquiring real estate.
@McFaul Ukraine in NATO isn't a threat to the russian people either.
@McFaul In fact, the #Kremlin's goal is to create a parallel crisis. In a few months, #VladimirPutin will play the role of director of the double crisis in Eastern #Europe, which is clearly aimed at destabilizing the @europeanunion and putting pressure on @NATO.
@McFaul "Ukrainian democracy" and other fantasy delusions, not from reality
@McFaul @davidfrum How can the United States and NATO members stand by and let this takeover happen? Who's next? If we do not stand firm and say no to this aggression NOW, when will Putin be confronted for he will do it again and again! No cooperation & assistance from China with any of this?
@McFaul History & culture can give guidance why encircling is seen as a threat. Both NATO & EU have reached their expansion limits, most doubtful there is real intention to invite Ukraine to NATO or EU. Why not say this? 🤔 Ukraine seems not the real issue, influence in Eurasia is!