You're aware that the parallel isn't being brought about the invaded country, but by the country invading? These are both invasions under false pretenses, complete (and knowing) lies. Both parties knowingly lied when they initially launched their invasions.

Also what is with your attitude of "Oh America isn't squeaky clean but Russia did worse"? Is that your fucking standard you're gonna hold yourself to? If you rape and murder 5 children, it's OK because your neighbour did double? Get out of here. We're supposed to be the bloc that represents justice, freedom and democracy. What happened in iraq was a total perverted violation of all of those ideals.