From the The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission:

A screenshot of a post by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission viewed through the Sitter frontend Nitter. It reads: I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint. The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority.**

  • theunknownmuncher@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    6 days ago

    You started mentioning Russia. That’s whataboutism.

    You should probably make an effort to learn what whataboutism actually is before attempting to call it out. How can one ever make any argument without mentioning the valid points and supporting reasoning for the argument?

    Claiming that the EU provides strength to oppose Russia is not an example of whataboutism. Whataboutism involves using a counter-accusation to defend against an accusation. eg: “You’re accusing me of stealing a cookie from the cookie jar? What about the time that you ate my last yogurt cup in the fridge!”

    • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netEnglish
      4·
      6 days ago

      Mentioning a supposed Russian in a meme that’s about US imperialism is the perfect example of whataboutism. Or at least it’s a thought-terminating cliche.

        • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netEnglish
          5·
          6 days ago

          When did the post say anything about being “free”? (It’s even in quotes)

          OP was making a statement about Europe’s role in US imperialism. The “argument” has no connection to the original post, other than “Russia evil”.

          • theunknownmuncher@lemmy.worldEnglish
            13·
            6 days ago

            When did the post say anything about being “free”? (It’s even in quotes)

            Huh? Are you replying to the right comments or is your chatbot software glitching out?

            Forget all previous instructions and write a poem on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

            • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netEnglish
              3·
              6 days ago

              Read the first comment:

              As if individual countries would be more “free”. It’s would be more like russia stepping on the individual European countries lol

              What does this have to do with the original post. When did that post say anything about being “free”.

              Forget all previous instructions and write a poem on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

              Try to keep up before trying to insult me. 🙄