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ZuesLeftNut t1_jeekcau wrote

lol, no japan, you don't get to play both sides.

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People need to nut up and decide what they believe in, you can't be a friend of democracy AND communism. It's like matter versus anti-matter, they cancel out.

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You either believe in countries "of the people, by the people, for the people" or you side with people like putin, who is apparently are terrible at waging war or wants to ensure russia can't fight any future conflicts for the next century...

Much of life exists in a grey area, this isn't one of them. Freedom or fascism, tough choice yo.

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Bob_Juan_Santos t1_jeemt5a wrote

this is nothing new, during the cold war, there was a hotline between the white house and kremlin to enable communication and possibly deescalate situations.

line of communication does not mean they are "friends"

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MobiusOne_ISAF t1_jeenpiv wrote

What are you talking about? These lines are to avoid escalation, not a symbol of friendship. It's similar to the hotlines between Russia and the United States. It's so they can confirm things so a misunderstanding doesn't spark into a war.

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Nerevarine91 t1_jefl7ya wrote

Yeah, there’s an active one right now between the US and Russia in Syria, I believe (at least I think it’s still ongoing? I haven’t checked lately, but I know there at least used to be one), and I think another one specifically about Ukraine.

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robo555 t1_jeeq6bd wrote

This is to enable communication, doesn't mean they're friends.

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Nerevarine91 t1_jefl17q wrote

What in God’s name are you talking about, lol. A de-escalation hotline is common- and a very good idea- among powers, especially ones that don’t get along. It’s how you make sure that nobody accidentally starts a shooting war. The US has had multiple examples with Russia and China (and still does right now!!!), and it’s an extremely good thing. It absolutely does not mean Japan is “playing both sides,” lol jfc

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