How Putin Tapped a Well of Ethnic Hatred in Russia
How Putin Tapped a Well of Ethnic Hatred in Russia
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How Putin Tapped a Well of Ethnic Hatred in Russia
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I find it strange how racist and ultra-nationalists ideas have taken root in Russia when its predecessor (USSR) defeated the Nazis and prided itself in its ethnic diversity. Compare that to the US where its long history of racism since the beginning has allowed the formation of racial and ethnic tensions.
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"Ultra nationalist" ideas have always been mainstream among a strong majority of russians. The framing might have been a bit more subtle, but end the result (and desires) has always been the same.
Until russians are forced to confront their deep rooted genocidal imperialism, they will not change.
The "russians are all innocent and afraid" rhetoric is not doing them any favours.
I don't think Trump reacts well to being disrespected, whereas a more normal politician wouldn't make major decisions based on personal feelings. I suppose we'll see what the Russians say to Trump's face, but if this is going to be their attitude then his response might be dramatic (especially since Zelenskyy is sure to flatter him).
The russians will say to trump, "we have kompromat."
Honestly I don't think they could have anything that would do any lasting damage to Trump. He has already shown that he's above the law and his supporters literally don't care. What they could threaten him with though is cutting off funding or exposing his actual net worth. Either one of those could really hurt him. All that said I don't think they even need to go that far, it's obvious Putin controls Trump and gives him his marching orders, so all it would take is a call from Putin.