The New Apologists for Vladimir Putin — on the Right and the Left

[Machjo]

So the Russian constitution allows it to invade other countries. Is that your point?

With the support of the Duma, which Putin got.

 

[darkbeaver]

I believe Russia has a defense of Crimea obligation under various treaties.

 

[Goober]

With the support of the Duma, which Putin got.

The Duma- Lapdogs at their best.
That is not the Constitution is it?

Budapest Memorandums on Security Assurances, 1994 - Council on Foreign Relations

1. The Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine, in accordance with the principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine;