'It's Clear Putin Was 'Never Interested' In Diplomacy Says Amb. Bill Taylor - Deadline - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, and staff writer for the Atlantic Anne Applebaum weigh in on Russia’s attempts to decapitate the Ukrainian government and react to President Biden ordering a new round of sanctions. Aired on 02/24/2022.

[SheltieLover]

1. Of course not!

Need eye bleach. Vile image!

[Rhiannon12866]

4. He is sacrificing young Russian lives for his own ambitions.

I still believe Putin wants to recreate the former USSR - but it makes no sense that the Russian people would want to return to those repressive times. When I was there, they welcomed Gorbachev's progressive policies - not to mention that it also makes no sense that they'd want to return to a time of war after the horrors they experienced during WWII. And this is a war of Putin's choice.

[SheltieLover]

11. Absolutely his choice. And for no reason!

Have you seen this retired Russian general ripping putin for his selfish agenda at the expense of Russia?

Gives me hope someone will remove him from power! 1🤞🤞🤞

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216350811

[FrankTC]

2. The Last Time

The last time Russia was down and out, western capitalists saw it as an investment opportunity. This next time we need to stick a fork in it.

[CentralMass]

3. Ya think ?

[SWBTATTReg]

5. Murderer for his own benefit. Doesn't care about lives, including those of his own

soldiers. That's the sad thing about this whole mess, that a spoiled brat (putin) with all of his stolen billions, is having a temper tantrum because Ukraine wouldn't roll over and do his bidding.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I still believe he yearns to recreate the USSR which is the last thing the Russian people want

They welcomed the hope that was promised in 1991, but Putin wants to turn back the clock.

[SWBTATTReg]

7. Agree w/ you totally. One important point putin is missing, is that you can't go back in time

although a lot of people (republicans mostly) seem to think so....

Take care and be safe!

[Rhiannon12866]

8. I spent time in the USSR in the late '80s

Went with my grandmother and her peace group, they had a "sister town" there. We were actually scheduled to visit Kiev, but then Chernobyl happened. And there was such hope under Gorbachev's progressive policies, not to mention the statues everywhere as reminders of the horror Russia experienced during WWII. The last thing they need is another war - a war of Putin's choice in his quest to recreate the former USSR...

[SWBTATTReg]

9. How lucky you are to have such an experience!

[Rhiannon12866]

12. I was scared as hell, having grown up believing the Russians were our enemy

But I couldn't say no to my Nana. And it was a wonderful group, experienced world travelers dedicated to peace and we met with numerous like minded Russian groups, truly the trip of a lifetime. Having experienced the horrors of war, those we met never wanted to face it again. I still remember one older lady who had served as a nurse during WWII - and she said "Please, when you go back, tell your president that we want peace." *sigh*

[SWBTATTReg]

13. An experience of a lifetime, chock full of important points and memories. Even better!

[Skittles]

10. NO SHIT

I mean, come on