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Irish_Dem

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3. The West has always coddled Putin, a ruthless psychopath who has stolen most of Russia's wealth

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Sep 24, 2024, 03:12 PM

Sep 2024

and treats citizens brutally.

He is a dictator and mob boss. The West pretends he is a legitimate leader
and gives him respect and status.

The West loves cheap Russian oil.
This is all that matters.

The West even refuses to let Ukraine win the war.
We should hang out heads in shame.

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The West has always coddled Putin, a ruthless psychopath who has stolen most of Russia's wealth Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #3