The thing US Leftists do not understand is that if something stands against USA right (even if on paper), it doesn't mean it allies with US left.
Russia is still an empire and aggressor. Russians are profiting from the empire, even if they are not actively engaging into the warfare. Russians have privilege, with their culture being actively represented in pop culture while other cultures of region are neglected. And they rarely address the privilege their country gave them.
Let's not throw in whataboutism here. Other countries have their own sins. Russia bombs civilians and loots libraries right now. You can choose to stand against Israel AND stand against Russia.
Are british people poor little meow meows every time we choose to talk about India, or Ireland, over them?
If you are a creative of any type, or an activist, or just like looking at things, put a bit of intent into Eastern Europe. Why does media always picks Russia? How does it play with imperialism? How would YOU play into imperialism?
I believe that you are capable of killing an empire in your head.















