Quote Originally Posted by Eric C. View Post
If Рutin promoted the "status quo", he would have Russia block the Russia-Ukraine border just as he learned about the crazy nutjobs there fighting everyone "in the name of Russians". Looking at what it is now, it can't be called anything but an aggressive war. And we all know who takes whose side in that conflict, so what "status quo" are you talking about?
The status quo in general or the status quo regarding Ukraine? Regarding Ukraine, the status quo is to interfere, engage but deny doing anything. What did you think I meant?

Separatist fighter admits Russian tanks, troops 'decisive in eastern Ukraine battles' - Telegraph

https://news.vice.com/article/russia...ing-in-ukraine

Putin admits annexation of Crimea put in motion weeks before referendum - World - Israel News | Haaretz

The Kremlin denied having soldiers that were blocking Ukrainian personnel - 'little green men' but later conceded - when it didn't matter any more. The Kremlin/Putin confessed to having a plan to annex Crimea before the 'referendum' - before accusations of closing down Ukr. TV/media and the rest of unethical/immoral interference claims. So, there are some occasions in which the Russian government concede their interference but the status quo is to deny, distract and accuse - until they're willing to admit A or B - and on their own terms.