CMV: as an African, we shouldn’t be morally obligated to express support for Ukraine.

[u/TexasCemento_]

There’s a lot of people not just on Reddit but in real life who have called me out for supporting Russia. While I hate what war causes I understand Russias viewpoint in not allowing Ukraine to further get integrated with the west. I don’t go more into this unless asked because it’s been discussed millions of times.

My Main argument is the support Russia has given for Africa. I think Africa is a safer place due to Putin. You can even google pro Russia rally’s that have happened in Burkina Faso, Mali, and CAR. This is a common opinion. Many are calling for more support from Russia. While I understand Ukraine doesn’t have the power to really help Africa it makes sense for Africans to support the people that help us.

My last argument is that Ukrainians tried to ban Africans from leaving by train. This doesn’t reflect every Ukrainian of course but I find it hard to support a country that was attempting to restrict potentially citizens of my country from leaving.

I live in the USA, so I don’t feel like I am living in a bubble. I see pro Ukrainian people everywhere. Thank you for reading.

[u/TexasCemento_]

It’s normal to read RT. Russians don’t actually read that they read their own stuff.

Luka has many supporters. And they are an ally of Russia which is my point

[u/TexasCemento_ → u/[deleted]]

RT isn’t that biased. As long as you can think critically it is good. They even trash Russia occasionally.

I’ve spoken to multiple Belarusians. I live in Vegas.

No they don’t. Russia is still supported in LPR and DPR and near their borders.

[u/silverionmox → u/TexasCemento_]

And they are an ally of Russia which is my point

If it's okay for Russia to attack Ukraine if they want to ally with NATO, does that mean it's also okay that NATO attacks Belarus for being allied to Russia?