Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Europe that it cannot withstand Russia without Ukraine’s military, calling Ukraine’s victory vital to stopping Kremlin expansion.

Speaking to Polish media, Zelenskyy stressed that Russia’s larger, more brutal army would target other European nations if Ukraine falls.

He criticized Western allies for underestimating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions, urging them to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses.

  • sushibowl@feddit.nl
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    18 hours ago

    Are we painting Stalin as a good guy here? He only fought Germany because they tried to invade. Before that he repeatedly made attempts to court Nazi Germany. He signed a nonaggression pact, made an agreement to secretly divide Eastern Europe together, and continued trading. Stalin didn’t really give a shit about the fascism part, he only cared once his own territory and sphere of influence were threatened. Same as all the other major allies, btw. Everyone tried appeasement first, nobody really cared about the fascism.

    “Saving Europe from Hitler” paints it as a selfless act of heroism when really everyone was mostly concerned with maintaining their own power.

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      18 hours ago

      You’re replying to a .ml. Just save your energy, they’re not worth talking to.

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      17 hours ago

      Are we painting Stalin as a good guy here?

      No, I’m painting a bad analogy as bad. Do better!

    • SoftTeeth@lemmy.world
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      18 hours ago

      Stalin was good at war, bad at economics, but wanted total control.

      It’s ok to say Russia fighting Germany helped defeat Hitler.

      It’s weird to try to turn histoical fact into a subjective argument. And only helps our owners sow dissent.

      You’re better than these lazy reactionist takes