They probably think Russia is some open "democracy" (lol) like us glorious Westerners. And that if they do this, these guys will go out and protest. And in doing so, show Putin he will be voted out if he doesn't comply.
Its the most self centered, lacking in real world understanding possible.
As is usually the case, the small nugget of logic that lay at the core of their actions is completely forgotten by their demand for retribution, revenge, and suffering against those they consider bad people.
They probably think Russia is some open "democracy" (lol) like us glorious Westerners. And that if they do this, these guys will go out and protest. And in doing so, show Putin he will be voted out if he doesn't comply.
Its the most self centered, lacking in real world understanding possible.
It used to be like "Fuck dictator Putin, we support Russian resistance." Now it's like "haha fuck all Russians, long live Ukraine."
As is usually the case, the small nugget of logic that lay at the core of their actions is completely forgotten by their demand for retribution, revenge, and suffering against those they consider bad people.