Quote Originally Posted by Basil77 View Post
Because as far I remember it's the first time he gave order that directly contradicts with international laws (to surround and disarm Ukrainian military bases in Crimea). Also direct lie about it was done by "Crimean self-defence forces". After doing this he has no moral right to say that Russian government always follow international laws and agreements. What a shame.
Oh ok, I didn't realise that. Yes, that's REALLY bad. It is exactly those types of things that makes Russia have the high moral ground in MY eyes.
However, internationally they judged Russia before it ever made a mistake, and they would have done so, even if Putin hadn't done that.
The truth doesn't seem to matter to ANYONE.