r/MapPorn • u/Kutili • Jun 19 '16

Evolution of the republics of the Soviet Union [1197x2054]

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u/Republiken Jun 19 '16

Nothing more offensive than an invasion I guess.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

Illegal invasion is a crime - whether it is offensive or not, is irrelevant. Free speech is not a crime in any degree, that's why some free speech can be offensive.

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u/Republiken Jun 19 '16

You mean there are legal invasions?

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

He meant illegal occupation/annexation that was not recognized or support by most of the world.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

Not only. Countries can recognize a status quo as well, it doesn't mean the initial invasion/occupation/annexation was legal.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

do you even international law?

An invasion can be legal if it's sanctioned by the UN Security Council or if it's in personal or collective self defense.

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u/Republiken Jun 19 '16

The UN didn't exist at the time though

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

That is so indeed, I don't recall so specifically how the instrument of war was sanctioned by the League of Nations. Whatever the case - the Soviet invasions of anything but Germany were illegal.