While the US was preaching about 'self-determination' in Ukraine, it was threatening a Solomon Island with invasion because it wanted to have a Chinese military base. Given that, Russia has every right to do the same.
lol no: “We have respect for the Solomon Islands’ sovereignty, but we also wanted to let them know that if steps were taken [by China] to establish a de facto permanent military presence, power projection capabilities or a military installation, then we would have significant concerns and we would very naturally respond to those concerns,” DANIEL KRITENBRINK, assistant secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, told reporters Monday.
Meanwhile:
“We are determined to help the people of eastern Ukraine to liberate themselves from the burden of this absolutely unacceptable regime,” Lavrov said at an Arab League summit in Cairo late Sunday, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy's government.
lol no: “We have respect for the Solomon Islands’ sovereignty, but we also wanted to let them know that if steps were taken [by China] to establish a de facto permanent military presence, power projection capabilities or a military installation, then we would have significant concerns and we would very naturally respond to those concerns,” DANIEL KRITENBRINK, assistant secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, told reporters Monday.
Meanwhile:
“We are determined to help the people of eastern Ukraine to liberate themselves from the burden of this absolutely unacceptable regime,” Lavrov said at an Arab League summit in Cairo late Sunday, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy's government.