“And just “who’s” standards of civilization would you suggest as being responsible???? Surely not ours, nor that of the EU....for neither could be said to be civilized as they once were.”
So, you are a moral relativist that can’t see the difference of common standards accepted by most civilized countries and that of typical rogue nations like Iran and North Korea.
Russia is showing it wants to be lumped in with these groups of rogue nations. Russia is destroying its credibility by its illegal actions of aggression against its neighbors.
Again...which countries “standards” should the worlds nations adapt to? ....and who determines these?
Our country at one time stood by the standards of conduct and behavior of Gods word...we cannot say this today and in fact look more like in the same European death grip that Europe has experienced when they turned away from God.
You are wrong to assume there are “common standards” among countries.....although all do now kill babies and justify it.
You mention Russia being a rogue nation?????....well I will say the same of the USA as it continues to defy and ignore ‘our constitution’ and gives protection to criminals via our laws while victums are considered at fault...the list could easily go on and on......Further the US continues going into other nations to take out nation leaders who do not co-operate with the European Agenda. That is a fact and well known.
Russia is showing one thing ...that it will continue to oppose the push for World Dominance by the EU/NATO/US alliances, just as they continue to seek protect and defend their areas of influence.
Egypt refused...Libya attempted to do so , Mubarach refused to go along and also Syria...and where are they today?
This push for integration of as many nations as possible into a European controlled entity is no better than Russia’s push to gain allies as well...thus Bric...and other movements now taking place.
The difference is Europe hasn’t yet shown the real teeth it will one day reveal on those it controls and will control in the future.....
So it still boils down to powerful people condensing the world nations under their control.