Understanding why Russia is authoritarian and invaded Ukraine (akselallas.xyz) 4 points by WinDoctor 4y ago ↗ HN
[–] danuker 4y ago ↗ So, it has to gain:- geographically defensible bordersfor which it pays with:- international sanctions- loss of trust by the population- economical distressNot a great deal in my opinion. [–] WinDoctor 4y ago ↗ I would assume Putin hopes that a war unites the Russian people and increases his own power more than it loses trust.It's a gamble for sure.
[–] WinDoctor 4y ago ↗ I would assume Putin hopes that a war unites the Russian people and increases his own power more than it loses trust.It's a gamble for sure.
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[ 45.6 ms ] story [ 311 ms ] thread- geographically defensible borders
for which it pays with:
- international sanctions
- loss of trust by the population
- economical distress
Not a great deal in my opinion.
It's a gamble for sure.