US has no good options in Ukraine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman just said if Finland and Sweden try to join nato, they will face consequences.

Hmm... the Soviet bear rears it's head again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman just said if Finland and Sweden try to join nato, they will face consequences.

Hmm... the Soviet bear rears it's head again?

Threatening Sweden and Finland - didn't the Nazis do that? Not a good look Putin.

[Anonymous]

Modern Germany has always p#ssyfooted with Russia, in spite of the horrific treatment of Germans by the Soviets. It is a very weird relationship between those two countries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

"NATO Secretary General: Lithuania is a committed Ally
04 Sep. 2019 -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (4 September 2019) for discussions on NATO’s continuing adaptation to the security situation in Europe.


The Secretary General praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO missions, commitment to defence spending and expertise on energy security. He also underlined that Lithuania can rely on the Alliance: “NATO safeguards your independence and your security, as it does for every Ally.”"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Modern Germany has always p#ssyfooted with Russia, in spite of the horrific treatment of Germans by the Soviets. It is a very weird relationship between those two countries.

Germans are weird people.

They have terrible cuisine.

They pride themselves in business and industry but foreign firms are way better.

Germany is just kinda there. It’s a rust belt country.

No wonder Germans don’t have children either. Nothing to look forward to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are other countries taking in Ukrainians?

We should bring them here first. All of them.

Lol. So predictable I think more people coming be the southern border are fluent in English than vs the 13% of Ukrainians who speak somewhat passable English. Which mean means the vast majority would be completely unemployable, yes just what we need, but hey at least they aren’t brown. Not to mention their strong cultural ties and traditions that have nada to do with an American way of life, being from an entirely separate continent, vastly different chitin and no ability to communicate, yeah that’s a great idea! Yet somehow we should be jumping up and down, to welcome people who more than likely have no desire to come to this country where they will have to Live as refugees and paupers. We don’t even have universal healthcare. If I’m a Ukrainian and I have to leave my homeland I’m going to anyplace in Golden ticket Northern Europe where at least I can enjoy a decent standard of living, free housing, decent education and relatively free healthcare.

You think more people coming to the Southern border are fluent in English??? I guess we can cancel those ESOL programs then $$$$.....

(And I have a bridge to sell you!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

"NATO Secretary General: Lithuania is a committed Ally
04 Sep. 2019 -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (4 September 2019) for discussions on NATO’s continuing adaptation to the security situation in Europe.


The Secretary General praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO missions, commitment to defence spending and expertise on energy security. He also underlined that Lithuania can rely on the Alliance: “NATO safeguards your independence and your security, as it does for every Ally.”"

Excuse my ignorance, but did NATO also promise this to Ukraine? If they did, why aren't they filling their promises? And what agreements were reached in 2014 to break the conflict then that are no longer tenable all of a sudden now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Modern Germany has always p#ssyfooted with Russia, in spite of the horrific treatment of Germans by the Soviets. It is a very weird relationship between those two countries.

Germans are weird people.

They have terrible cuisine.

They pride themselves in business and industry but foreign firms are way better.

Germany is just kinda there. It’s a rust belt country.

No wonder Germans don’t have children either. Nothing to look forward to.

Germany has a LOT of Russian emigres. Russian mafia and oligarchs operate pretty freely in Russia, though not to the extent they are allowed to operate in Austria.

Despite not sharing a border, Germany is quite deferential to Russia and avoids poking Russia. I think there is deep cultural trauma that exists just beneath the surface in the relations between Germany and Russia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Modern Germany has always p#ssyfooted with Russia, in spite of the horrific treatment of Germans by the Soviets. It is a very weird relationship between those two countries.

Germans are weird people.

They have terrible cuisine.

They pride themselves in business and industry but foreign firms are way better.

Germany is just kinda there. It’s a rust belt country.

No wonder Germans don’t have children either. Nothing to look forward to.

Germany has a LOT of Russian emigres. Russian mafia and oligarchs operate pretty freely in Germany, though not to the extent they are allowed to operate in Austria.

Despite not sharing a border, Germany is quite deferential to Russia and avoids poking Russia. I think there is deep cultural trauma that exists just beneath the surface in the relations between Germany and Russia.

Edited above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

"NATO Secretary General: Lithuania is a committed Ally
04 Sep. 2019 -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (4 September 2019) for discussions on NATO’s continuing adaptation to the security situation in Europe.


The Secretary General praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO missions, commitment to defence spending and expertise on energy security. He also underlined that Lithuania can rely on the Alliance: “NATO safeguards your independence and your security, as it does for every Ally.”"

Excuse my ignorance, but did NATO also promise this to Ukraine? If they did, why aren't they filling their promises? And what agreements were reached in 2014 to break the conflict then that are no longer tenable all of a sudden now?

Lithuania is a member of NATO, Ukraine is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Modern Germany has always p#ssyfooted with Russia, in spite of the horrific treatment of Germans by the Soviets. It is a very weird relationship between those two countries.

Germans are weird people.

They have terrible cuisine.

They pride themselves in business and industry but foreign firms are way better.

Germany is just kinda there. It’s a rust belt country.

No wonder Germans don’t have children either. Nothing to look forward to.

Go to hell you ignorant prick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

"NATO Secretary General: Lithuania is a committed Ally
04 Sep. 2019 -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (4 September 2019) for discussions on NATO’s continuing adaptation to the security situation in Europe.


The Secretary General praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO missions, commitment to defence spending and expertise on energy security. He also underlined that Lithuania can rely on the Alliance: “NATO safeguards your independence and your security, as it does for every Ally.”"

Excuse my ignorance, but did NATO also promise this to Ukraine? If they did, why aren't they filling their promises? And what agreements were reached in 2014 to break the conflict then that are no longer tenable all of a sudden now?

The reason to ask this question is to stop focusing entirely on the USA, I don't want this to be a real war between USA and Russia, it's scary. I am terrified of the prospect of having a real war with the two countries: China and Russia, they are no Iraq or Afganistan or anything else we went to war with before. There was a reason we held off going into a full blown conflict with Russia for decades. We had a "cold war" , this is different, it's a physical war being unleashed in this day and age in a region you wouldn't expect to see. Cyber war they are trying to wage and especially if amateur hacker idiots try to do this won't end well for us all either. I want to focus on what exactly the agreements were that ended it in 2014 and if something we can hope that can be reached again before this gets bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are other countries taking in Ukrainians?

We should bring them here first. All of them.

Lol. So predictable I think more people coming be the southern border are fluent in English than vs the 13% of Ukrainians who speak somewhat passable English. Which mean means the vast majority would be completely unemployable, yes just what we need, but hey at least they aren’t brown. Not to mention their strong cultural ties and traditions that have nada to do with an American way of life, being from an entirely separate continent, vastly different chitin and no ability to communicate, yeah that’s a great idea! Yet somehow we should be jumping up and down, to welcome people who more than likely have no desire to come to this country where they will have to Live as refugees and paupers. We don’t even have universal healthcare. If I’m a Ukrainian and I have to leave my homeland I’m going to anyplace in Golden ticket Northern Europe where at least I can enjoy a decent standard of living, free housing, decent education and relatively free healthcare.

You think more people coming to the Southern border are fluent in English??? I guess we can cancel those ESOL programs then $$$$.....

(And I have a bridge to sell you!)

Let’s compare Ukrainian-American outcomes 2/3 generations on vs Latino Americans.

Ukraine will definitely improve our chess, classical music, and programming talent pool.

Ukrainian refugees need to be a priority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We turned our backs on Ukraine. A democracy led by a President who, though not perfect, had worked to protect the interests of our NATO allies and the United States (while being undermined by Trump, Bannon, and the rest of the Republican-led Putin fan club).

This quote below from Zelensky to the Ukrainian people is so heartbreaking. Shame on the west, shame on Trump and the GOP (why do you love Putin more than Democracy), and shame on Biden for not being more authoritative at this critical time.

“This morning, we are defending our country all alone,” Mr. Zelensky said Friday, wearing a military sweatshirt. “The most powerful nations of the world are just watching from afar. Only solidarity and decisiveness by Ukrainians will be able to preserve our freedom and our state.”

And for those who say, who cares about Ukraine. What does that have to do with us in the States. Remember who Putin is and what he’s after. He’s after the end of Democracy and the demise of the US. It will be at your doorstep one way or another unless he is stopped now.

This is what’s crazy to me.

How can we let Putin roll into Ukraine and just take it? Does anyone believe he will stop at just Ukraine? Why would he when it’s so easy to just take it?

He has nukes, and he’s not afraid to use them. I’m convinced he has a terminal diagnosis and is pulling the trigger on his long term plan to rebuild now because he has nothing to lose. If you’ve watched him speak recently, it’s clear he’s not going to back down.

We should have helped Ukraine as soon as Russia started firing missiles. Now the US looks weak to Russia as well as Ukraine and the rest of the world who assumed we would help.

"WE" should have... Why all the focus is only on the USA? Aren't there many more countries in NATO who should have stepped in, especially given how much closer they are to this conflict and given that they rely on the oil pipeline more? Where is Germany on this? I think there are many more pieces to this puzzle that many don't have any idea about. Not pretending to be an expert on this, I am still trying to catch up on the history of this conflict and what happened when Ukraine became independent, and the other conflict that happened in 2014. The other logical questions that puzzle me are what was promised during the Minsk accord that ended the conflict in 2014, and why this is no longer viable? Also why is this happening NOW when apparently there is this whole history to this conflict and Putin had many other opportunities? there were many years between 2014 when the government Putin doesn't like was installed. Trump only came to power in 2016, and it was quiet there then, what agreements did he have and did they fall apart? then it was Covid, and Russia isn't really out of their current Covid wave yet.. And apparently the pandemic isn't over.. But it no longer is grabbing all the headlines anymore and the focus has clearly shifted. Is this a convenient end of one crisis to plunge us into another?

My main question is why are other countries not involved so much in anything other than sanctions, have they pledged their troops? Had they agreed to accept Ukranian refugees, help evacuate people? They teased Ukraine with NATO membership and EU membership (I may be wrong on this) and then they seem to have thrown it under the bus? What was Biden's son involvement there, was is purely economical?

If you know more or had been following the history of this region more, do tell, I don't know enough, just have these questions pop up trying to explain and prepare for what's next.

"NATO Secretary General: Lithuania is a committed Ally
04 Sep. 2019 -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (4 September 2019) for discussions on NATO’s continuing adaptation to the security situation in Europe.


The Secretary General praised Lithuania’s contributions to NATO missions, commitment to defence spending and expertise on energy security. He also underlined that Lithuania can rely on the Alliance: “NATO safeguards your independence and your security, as it does for every Ally.”"

Excuse my ignorance, but did NATO also promise this to Ukraine? If they did, why aren't they filling their promises? And what agreements were reached in 2014 to break the conflict then that are no longer tenable all of a sudden now?

I don't know why PP posted this about Lithuania. Lithuania, along with its fellow Baltic states of Estonia and Latvia, is a full-fledged member of NATO. They were all admitted in 2004. If they weren't, you can be sure that Putin would be invading them too.