nico198X

pretty sure they do this in Japan?

Ukraine decides. EU is supporting the intergrity of Ukraine which was unjustly violated by Russia.

they voted to be independent Ukraine after the Soviet Union fell in 91.

that's good. don't lie, have standards.

i wouldn't say it's for "optics," but you have to know your interlocutor. if the person is nervous about legitimate abuses in AES, acknowledging failures openly is more honest and real than dancing about to make excuses for them. owning failings is human, and would be a distinct departure from capitalism, that's for sure.

but i get you, capitalism as a system is unironically constantly using force to extinguish you. i get it. it's not an enviable position.