"...efforts by hostile forces to exploit this scandal for divide-and-rule purposes."
I don't understand: if it's OK for NATO to use mercenaries (in the Ukraine), why is it so bad for Russia to do the same? I understand 'two wrongs don't make a right' but I've never heard a word by anyone about mercenaries in the Ukraine being a bad thing, although I often hear mention of them, particularly from Georgia, the US, UK, Canada, etc. What's the deal; what's the difference?
The problem as I see it is that some countries don't want highly trained and/or experienced fighters that aren't fully under their control (i.e. part of their own armed forces), let alone if they aren't even aware of their existence, so I understand Cuba's concern in this instance.
Yeah, makes sense: the Exceptional wouldn't have the same worries because they know they'll always have another war on the back burner to sate the appetite of trained and potentially dangerous psychopaths, so it's not too difficult to keep them under control, like a deadly dog on a leash, until needed. I get it.
"...efforts by hostile forces to exploit this scandal for divide-and-rule purposes."
I don't understand: if it's OK for NATO to use mercenaries (in the Ukraine), why is it so bad for Russia to do the same? I understand 'two wrongs don't make a right' but I've never heard a word by anyone about mercenaries in the Ukraine being a bad thing, although I often hear mention of them, particularly from Georgia, the US, UK, Canada, etc. What's the deal; what's the difference?
The problem as I see it is that some countries don't want highly trained and/or experienced fighters that aren't fully under their control (i.e. part of their own armed forces), let alone if they aren't even aware of their existence, so I understand Cuba's concern in this instance.
Fair enough...
Yeah, makes sense: the Exceptional wouldn't have the same worries because they know they'll always have another war on the back burner to sate the appetite of trained and potentially dangerous psychopaths, so it's not too difficult to keep them under control, like a deadly dog on a leash, until needed. I get it.
Thanks for the clarity.
You're welcome!