Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

A possible reason: nobody buys it when Russia says they support democracy.

Another point worth bearing in mind: three days of supporting protestors probably will not compensate (from a "hearts-and-minds" perspective) for three decades of supporting their tyrant, quite irrespective of any realpolitikal justifications that may exist.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: