Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Based on what?

Did WWIII start today with aggression from Russia?

He's been planning this for some time.

Olympics in Sochi - one of the only places in Russia where they had to transport snow to the city, yet only miles away from Ukraine.

Military buildup in Sochi with the guise of "terror." Remember the Black Widow? You can justify a much greater military presence when you give a name to a terrorist.

Now that the Olympics are over, they had to make a move or people would become suspicious of the massive military presence still hanging around in Sochi. Most likely, there were a few Russian snipers last week.

Your country might be next this fucking chimp president is a weak leader mr obamgah

the old soviet union is rising again under putins watch because he knows he has no opposition. in the year 1954, Ukrainian independence was declared, separating them from russia. putin said the worst thing to happen to the world (and i'm butchering this quote) was that the soviet union declined. this is his attempt to resurrect it, the only ones that can stop him are us, and we have a fucking fruitcake as a president right now. putin is a former kgb agent who does not play games and is making a geopolitical move to overtake the former empire. he is sending aircraft carriers to the Americas

dirty pool begets dirty pool.

I read the U.S./West/E.U. supported Islamist and Neo-Nazi opposition. A country in the hands of such a coallition... what could go wrong?

Ukraine is essential to their security.
Many many russians live in Ukraine.

To understand the second bit you'd have to really understand what it is to be Russian and their (how the fuck do I put this..)...
They (Russians) truly believe they are a collective. Their culture is quite different than the individualistic nature of my country... Their heart is still in the communist utopia.

As such they will fight fiercely for their distanced brothers and sisters.

The most true and well written post from all posts in this forum regarding current situation. I can only imagine what might happen next. For example Putin's army crosses border of Poland, it isn't that far. WHO WOULD HELP US? Britians? French? Yea, like in 1939. I'm not even troubling about Germany. They for sure have pact with Russia as always.

There is one thing I'm courious, Obama is freaking pussy. Everyone know it. But what would happen if US got other president, like Bush or Clinton or Regan. Would they allow Russia to invide Ukraine?

R u stupid.

this will enlighten you...

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Russia is being provoked, just as Germany was in 1939. Google: "The Bad War"

Russia invaded to protect their two military bases from the rioters and fire bombings
Any other country would do the same to protect their military assets

They haven't

Russia should have won it all in hockey.

I'm worried about YOU guys. I almost moved there a few years ago. LOVE Poland. <3

This. If they lose their black sea bases,they lose access to the black sea, and to the Mediteranian . Putin isn't going to let that happen. The American military should certainly know that.

The cold war never ended that is the problem.

Ukraine is the bread basket of russia. It is a primary scource for their food.

The Crimea is the only warm water port for Russia's navy and is a motivator for many past wars for Russia to have it.

Most of the Population in South/east Ukrain are ethnic russians who side with Russia.

Can the Russian base at Crimea be compared to Guantanamo? I'm sure that Cuba would like for the US to get the fuck out. Crimeans don't, however, want for Russia to leave.

Thank you. I live in the north of Poland so I'm a little bit far from border with Ukraine (which is closed now) but it is scary. This is first time in my life when the threat is big. The thing is that Russia rules now in the world, other countries have big mouth, nothing more.

Russia sees Ukraine as part of Russia. Only natural this finally happens.

Yea, but does Ukraine want to be part of Russia? Don't think so.

As lot of them do want to be part of Russia.

Perhaps it maybe split up like Yugoslavia?

More divide and conquer.

Banks, a financial war is going on, and the Ukraine sets upon all the pipelines going into Europe!

Because the IMF financial war is going hot!

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The IMF is trying to do a fast one in the Ukraine just like they did to the Greeks and most of Europe.

At least Putin is upfront about what he's doing!

Tyranny is tyranny though, and if the Ukraine was smart, they would be the next Iceland, and throw all the bankers, and financial fuckers out of their country and start over with no debt!

Ukraine= next Iceland!

Come on Ukraine, you can do it!

We believe in you!

PS.

Banks were the first thing set up in Libya the day after the collapse, and they still haven't gotten their gold back!

Why would world war three need to be started?

World war 3 didn't start when the U.S. invaded Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, or launched and paid for the covert overthrow of the Ukraine, Egypt, the Arab Spring!

If going into foreign nations was a reason for world war 3 don't you think it would have happened already?

Because of Prussia... stupid.

Russia invaded to protect their two military bases from the rioters and fire bombings
Any other country would do the same to protect their military assets

we aren't being told...does that bother you? It Should

Did you see videos of Ukrain peaceful protests
happenede before all the incoming of those
violent rioters !?

people were wondering where all
those riots suddenly appeared
as if it was set up to create conflicts
inside Ukrain
for outside interveners to conveniently
have their hands in..

Do you realize the same trick
has been used over many countries
to create chaos and fears ...

This benefits someone's pockets greatly...
also distractions help them to stay in
power longer...when they keep
pointing fingers somewhere else
instead of people focusing on Their
corruptions.