Comment on German lawmakers support plans to protect Ukrainian airspace from NATO territory by means of Western air defense

Rapidcreek@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• DarkThoughts@fedia.io ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  1. It's not a move, let alone a provocative one, it's a discussion.
  2. Germany is very much cooperating and talking with other NATO members, including those at the eastern borders.
  3. Germany is an independent country and does not need some sort of "NATO permit" to do things if they choose to do so.

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  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    It’s provocative because ordinance launched from a German or NATO base would result in a Russian engagement which in turn result in a NATO engagement.

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    • DarkThoughts@fedia.io ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      If you think launching defensive measures for an ally is provocative, then how do you view & call launching offensive measures through imperialistic ambitions within a peaceful independent country?
      If Russia wants to avoid a conflict with NATO, maybe they should just avoid their illegal aggression and retreat back to within their own borders.

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      • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        It’s not a this or that proposition. Russia is very much aware how to bring NATO into the conflict, yet they don’t. If NATO wanted to start a war with Russia, this is one way to do it. But, be careful what you wish for. Unintended consequences.

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