| − | :''"In conclusion, it appears that Russia’s slow approach is having the effect of demilitarizing both Ukraine and NATO, as well as starting an effort to '''denazify both Ukraine and Canada'''. The slow approach is also causing cracks in the European Union over Ukrainian grain. In addition, '''Poland is supposedly thinking about asking for reparations from Germany''' for WWII damages—which is problematical, since '''Russia could use the same facts as a basis for requesting payment from Poland for Russia liberating Poland from Germany''' in WWII. Public opinion in Russia seems to be solidly behind Putin, and the various recent international meetings and summits indicate that the [[Global South]] is more sympathetic toward Russia than a year ago. Of course, the calculus may change in the future and Russia could strike hard in order to finally collapse some weakened institutions. It is a judgment call." [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a Chance!'']]</sup> 15:39, September 27, 2023 (EDT) | + | :*''"In conclusion, it appears that Russia’s slow approach is having the effect of '''demilitarizing both Ukraine and NATO''', as well as starting an effort to '''denazify both Ukraine and Canada'''. The slow approach is also causing cracks in the European Union over Ukrainian grain. In addition, '''Poland is supposedly thinking about asking for reparations from Germany''' for WWII damages—which is problematical, since '''Russia could use the same facts as a basis for requesting payment from Poland for Russia liberating Poland from Germany''' in WWII. Public opinion in Russia seems to be solidly behind Putin, and the various recent international meetings and summits indicate that the [[Global South]] is more sympathetic toward Russia than a year ago. Of course, the calculus may change in the future and Russia could strike hard in order to finally collapse some weakened institutions. It is a judgment call." [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''Give Peace a Chance!'']]</sup> 15:39, September 27, 2023 (EDT) |