• T00l_shed@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    Or, in reality, russia is trying to re colonialize these countries. Frame it how you will

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      I think even if someone were to be generous and agreed with your view of current events, it would be considered annexation rather than colonization. It’s an important delineation as colonization requires a conquest in the aims of material extraction without benefit to the native populace.