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I've no doubt fascists have influence in some units, and are indeed probably to one degree or another still in Azov, but it's worth noting that the Brigade passed its NeoNazi heyday in the mid-2010s, was incorporated into the National Guard, was "officially" de-radicalised (for whatever that's worth) and as a unit publicly denounced fascism as a "tireless need to exterminate those who dared to be free" in March 2022. Exactly what that adds up to and how far it can be trusted seems to be heavily debated, but it's not as axiomatic or simple as is sometimes made out afaics. Again though, I'm not arguing whether there's active fascist groupings in the Ukrainian military, I'm rather arguing there's fascist groupings in every military. Including Britain's.
no.Not if you're going to approach it that way, no.
If you look at it as a smaller, weaker nation being attacked by a larger, more powerful neighbour that does not recognize its autonomy and considers its independence a threat, the equivalence is considerably clearer.
yes.
I'm not saying that you were arguing that there aren't fascist groups in the Ukrainian military. It would be a pointless task in any case. You were saying that there were no bespoke units since the beginning of the war however both Kraken, the 3rd Assault and others were formed by Azov members late summer 2022.
Azov's history has become contested only since the war. It doesn't particularly matter that it isn't neo-Nazi, it's a far-right Nationalist group whose sizeable armed membership cosplays many elements of fascism. The Right Sector are direct descendants of Bandera .
I'd agree with you that there are fascist groupings in every military, Germany would be a better example in Western Europe. However, the size, political maturity, connections and normalisation of Azov and the Right Sector are head and shoulders above anywhere else.
Head and shoulders above Wagner at its recent peak?...
I'd agree with you that there are fascist groupings in every military, Germany would be a better example in Western Europe. However, the size, political maturity, connections and normalisation of Azov and the Right Sector are head and shoulders above anywhere else.
so just to clarify this is the reason you think Russia was justified in starting the current war in Ukraine.
denazification of the country ?
They're a truly horrific group of particularly brutal war criminals.Head and shoulders above Wagner at it's recent peak?
Malian armed forces and foreign fighters apparently from the Russia-linked Wagner Group have summarily executed and forcibly disappeared several dozen civilians in Mali’s central region since December 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. They also destroyed and looted civilian property and allegedly tortured detainees in an army camp.
“As tensions between Russia's Defense Ministry and the Wagner group escalate in southwest Russia, both sides should take all necessary measures to avoid harming the general population. Recent atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine and Syria and by Wagner forces in Ukraine, Mali, and the Central African Republic raise serious concerns about abuses in Russia.”
I know you like to join in on the politics threads however, I would recommend that in order to get the best or at least a fuller experience that you might want to not just write posts but also read what the person you are replying to has previously written ?
They're a truly horrific group of particularly brutal war criminals.
Mali: New Atrocities by Malian Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
Malian armed forces and foreign fighters apparently from the Russia-linked Wagner Group have summarily executed and forcibly disappeared several dozen civilians in Mali’s central region since December 2022.www.hrw.org
Human Rights Watch Statement on the Situation in Russia
“As tensions between Russia's Defense Ministry and the Wagner group escalate in southwest Russia, both sides should take all necessary measures to avoid harming the general population. Recent atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine and Syria and by Wagner forces in Ukraine, Mali, and the Central...hrw.org
Head and shoulders above Wagner at it's recent peak?
I believe it was the code-name or nom de guerre of the other founder who wasn't Prigozhin.They chose their name as Wagner was Hitler’s favourite composer, ffs. Still, fash in the Azov, etc.
If your country has been illegally invaded, your wife and children are being raped, your home plundered and family members murdered in front of your eyes, I don't think it makes that much of a difference if they like to wear Nazi badges or not. It all amounts to the same horrific catalogue of war crimes.Brief answer Wagner was/is a PMC whose motive was/is profit Didn't recruit on any ideological basis imo although as with it may have had fascists in it, and not aligned politically to any group, unlike Azov where there is a clear political philosophy to buy into.
Utkin , whose photo is always wheeled out , was one of the founders of Wagner definitely embraced elements of Nazism , he apparently use to sign documents with an SS. His photo is always wheeled out . I might have an article on him bookmarked that I'll look for tomorrow. However, I haven't seen any evidence myself that the rest of their leadership shared his views or politicised recruits.
Brief answer Wagner was/is a PMC whose motive was/is profit Didn't recruit on any ideological basis imo although as with it may have had fascists in it, and not aligned politically to any group, unlike Azov where there is a clear political philosophy to buy into.
Utkin , whose photo is always wheeled out , was one of the founders of Wagner definitely embraced elements of Nazism , he apparently use to sign documents with an SS. His photo is always wheeled out . I might have an article on him bookmarked that I'll look for tomorrow. However, I haven't seen any evidence myself that the rest of their leadership shared his views or politicised recruits.
I get the argument I think
Do you not think Ukrainians want peace and normality?
Which is what I said you total muppet. Fuck off.No, you don't.
Yes they absolutely do. What they do not want is to be any part of Russia, let alone a sub-par part of Russia, which is what Putin is promising for them and all that any negotiations will end with.
Ukraine was (slowly) moving west, this shit takes time, but that was the direction of travel. Russia is a kleptocracy which promises its citizens much but gives them fuck all, a couple of them get super-yachts, the other nearly 200m people live in abject poverty and that will never change under the current regime.
A large, (size much bigger than the UK, population almost the same as the UK's) neighbour, where a huge proportion of the population has links to Russia becoming wealthy and enjoying freedoms, that's too much for Putin and his band of thieves, cos that kind of shit can cause discontent in their subjugated population, so needs to be stamped out.
Come up with bollocks like Nazis and satanists as your reasoning and off you go.
Ukraine and its people are fighting for their country and their survival. Russia does not want to take it under their wing and look after it, they want to destroy it.
hmm Humberto not sure if it was deliberate or not but you post kinda give 2 different angles on the argument
do i think the people of Ukraine want peace and Normality aye i do
but like any nation do they want to give away their identify and freedoms just for a new normality under russian control
i think not and i'd support them as long as they are willing to keep fighting
Which is what I said you total muppet. Fuck off.
I will mate sorry. But you lost the thread. Man feelings.No you didn't. And try dialing down the aggression.