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Ukraine’s average soldier is 43. How can they keep Putin at bay? (www.thetimes.co.uk)

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[–] Wodge@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

Funnily enough, that's all BS. Going "NATO MADE ME DO IT!" is not a defence for a premeditated attack on another country. Countries join NATO because the alternative is being invaded by Russia. This process is done democratically, something completely alien to the dictatorship you're shilling for.