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To be America's enemy is dangerous, but to be its ally is fatal (lemmy.ml)
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[โ€“] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Isn't that exactly why Russia invaded to begin with, to steal minerals?

[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 weeks ago

No, Russia stated that NATO membership for Ukraine was a red line, so their goal is to either prevent membership or demillitarize Ukraine entirely, and they have the means and will to continue until those objectives are met. That's really all it boils down to.