Russia and Ukraine

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Yes, we offered Soviet agreements while our forces stood ready to invade Cuba with just 90 minutes of notice.  It’s called making sure the other side realise you are serious.   The Russians now took rather longer to invade after the collapse of negotiation.

Where was the hat tip to international law when we imposed a naval blockade on a sovereign cuba with which we were not at war?

True necessities of National security does trump international law.

Firstly, it wasn’t a blockade. Second - and more importantly - the US did not invade Cuba (you know, that time). Even though some of his advisors urged an immediate attack on Cuba to destroy the missiles and missile sites, Kennedy opted for the more prudent course.

I find it interesting that you’re excusing Putin for invading a sovereign nation, while excoriating Kennedy for not doing so.

Boru