I don't think it's the same. Ukraine is Russias doorstep, so Russia must be concerned. Things didn't get heated there until after a US backed coup toppled the democratically elected government.
A better comparison would be Russia putting missiles on the US doorstep. Somewhere like Cuba.
I doubt that would go over well. It would probably be seen as provocative.
I don't think it's the same. Ukraine is Russias doorstep, so Russia must be concerned. Things didn't get heated there until after a US backed coup toppled the democratically elected government.
A better comparison would be Russia putting missiles on the US doorstep. Somewhere like Cuba.
I doubt that would go over well. It would probably be seen as provocative.
depending on who you ask, russia and poland are doing the same thing more or less in ukraine. best to get additional protection from someone russia won't fuck with so work making ukraine an ally can continue.