Comments by "Paul Aiello" (@paul1979uk2000) on "RUSSIA | Why Ukraine Really Changes Everything" video.

  1. The main reason the west has to be tough of Russia here is because of China, China is watching here and seeing how the west responds, if the west goes easy on Russia, China could become more aggressive around the world and especially on Taiwan, this is all about nipping it in the bud before it gets out of hand by sending China a message. This doesn't mean the west are angels in all this, far from it, especially the US but if Russia gets away with this unchecked, it would embolden China to do a lot of the same around the world, the west had to put it's foot down here and might have to go much tougher if the message doesn't sink in with Russia and China, but make no mistake, this is about sending a powerful message to China as Russia isn't really a threat as much as they like to think they are, China on the other hand could be if left unchecked. In any case, this invasion of Ukraine by Putin is having a dramatic shift in geopolitical movements, especially in Europe and more so in the EU where security and military matters could get a big boost in spending and integration at an EU level, it's also very likely going to push the EU and US closer together, mainly because of China which seems to be mirroring what Putin wants, basically, to divide, weaken and destabilize the world and reshape it in their favour which I can't imagine many people around the world wanting that imposed on them with how Russia and China treats it's own people with contempt. As for other invasions in a country, I think it boils down to what the people in those countries actually want that matters, I doubt many people in Iraq wanted to be ruled by Saddam Hussain 2 decades ago, the people felt powerless to change things and he ruled with an iron fist, I think under those circumstances, outside help is warranted and again, it really depends on the views of the people inside the country. Ukraine is very different in that most of the people of Ukraine don't want to be ruled by Russia and that Putin is trying to force them to become part of Russia, which is what makes this very different than other wars in recent memory. If Putin truly thinks the people of Ukraine wants to be part of Russia, let the people decide that on thier own, the moment you try to force the issue is where outside help is warranted. So don't get me wrong, I didn't like the invasion of Iraq, most of the public in Europe didn't want it but this is a very different situation in Ukraine then Iraq and there is also the factor of China, a powerful message needs to be sent here in case China gets it's own ideas around the world.
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