There is much more going on with the Ukraine / Russia war than what the media here told us. Most people make opinions about it, not even realizing that they aren't informed enough about it to have an opinion.

[–] IAMHEREDOTDOTDOTNOW@lemm.ee 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Vague statement from you, what details are you going to give us?

[–] sfu@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Not going to get into it now, but I've personally spoke with so many who have had opinions on it, and its clear they know very little about what has happened there over the past 10 years, and what has led up to the current situation.

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

It's "super complicated" Russia thought stealing the rest of Ukraine would be as easy as stealing they did in 14.

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It is more complicated, many people don't know about the years before and the power struggles between oligarchs, riots, and assassination plots (it's wild to me to just hire someone who has tried to kill you before). The media fails to give the proper context to put the events into perspective. However, Russia still invaded Ukraine without any reasonable justification, and this was an incredibly disingenuous thing to say.

[–] sfu@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Its not disingenuous, you just said yourself "many people don’t know about the years before and the power struggles between oligarchs, riots, and assassination plots..."

And yes I agree, the media fails to give context. I think that's because they (mainstream news for example) are more interested in getting you to take a side, than they are just giving you the information.

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How is saying "Ukraine started the war" not disingenuous?

[–] sfu@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sorry, never mind. I misunderstood that part of your previous comment!

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Oh it appears I did so too