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History Lesson: Why all countries need to band together and help Ukraine
The USSR, which was known as the Soviet Union and was a communist government, used to have many countries under their umbrella of control, including Ukraine.
When the Berlin Wall fell in the early 90's Russia dropped the communist part of their government and became the Russian Federation. They gave all the countries under their umbrella autonomy. So more or less, the Russian Federation was no longer in control of all these countries.
Putin is the current President of Russia. He has held this position since 2012, after previously serving as President from 2000 to 2008 and as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Putin has expressed a desire to restore the glory of the Soviet Union, which is a key part of his domestic and foreign policy goals. He aims to regain Russia's influence in world affairs and strengthen its position against perceived threats, particularly from NATO. (https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26769481)
If Putin regains control of Ukraine, he will move on to the next country, then the next country, until Russia's old glory is restored.
This must not happen.
Ukraine is doing quite well as the premier drone developer. So much so, that countries all over the world now seek their weapons. Their newest drone development is nothing short of awesome.
Why?
Like, self determination and all that, yes. But is there a reason beyond the fundamental human right of a people to determine their own government that we should intervene in Russian power politics?
Do you need a reason beyond that? I'm confused by this question.