Eh, I’ve seen enough to agree that some elements within Ukraine and the Ukrainian military are using Nazi-associated symbols. But then again, so are some of the people invading Ukraine. And I don’t really begrudge Ukraine for thinking that repelling an ongoing invasion and occupation is a more urgent problem than a few Nazi nutjobs on their own side. (Honestly, you’d be hard-pressed to find any military anywhere that doesn’t have Nazi nutjobs in it. Military service is very attractive to that type of person.)
Yeah, that was kinda my takeaway when I finally got decent info. The Nazi groups seem to be getting big enough to be legitimately problematic, but like you said, I can’t entirely blame Ukraine for focusing on bigger problems for now, especially when those factions are willing to help defend the country. It’s kind of a cursed bargain, but it’s not like they have better options right now.
Eh, I’ve seen enough to agree that some elements within Ukraine and the Ukrainian military are using Nazi-associated symbols. But then again, so are some of the people invading Ukraine. And I don’t really begrudge Ukraine for thinking that repelling an ongoing invasion and occupation is a more urgent problem than a few Nazi nutjobs on their own side. (Honestly, you’d be hard-pressed to find any military anywhere that doesn’t have Nazi nutjobs in it. Military service is very attractive to that type of person.)
Yeah, that was kinda my takeaway when I finally got decent info. The Nazi groups seem to be getting big enough to be legitimately problematic, but like you said, I can’t entirely blame Ukraine for focusing on bigger problems for now, especially when those factions are willing to help defend the country. It’s kind of a cursed bargain, but it’s not like they have better options right now.