Vladimir Putin has launched his invasion of Ukraine, seemingly expecting that his forces can subdue Ukrainian resistance. But the attack could severely destabilize his regime — with Russians already showing a notable lack of enthusiasm for war.
I wouldn’t call Russia imperialist. Imperialism isn’t just attacking other countries, the word is relatively new and coined in the 1870s to describe a late stage of capitalism. It is economically motivated at its root. Russia’s actions are not logical from an economic standpoint. Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe. The benefits of attacking Ukraine are far outweighed by the costs and sanctions.
I wouldn’t call Russia imperialist. Imperialism isn’t just attacking other countries, the word is relatively new and coined in the 1870s to describe a late stage of capitalism. It is economically motivated at its root. Russia’s actions are not logical from an economic standpoint. Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe. The benefits of attacking Ukraine are far outweighed by the costs and sanctions.
Here’s the source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2022-02-25/putin-reportedly-open-to-talks-on-ukraine-neutrality-video