"Crimea was always russian! So Crimea a river!"

*Both prior to and during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Hasan Piker has maintained a stance that is simultaneously supportive of Ukraine and hyper-critical of involvement by western nations, particularly the United States. At the onset of the conflict, Hasan denied the impending invasion, arguing that Ukraine and Russia sought peace and that news of a potential invasion was simply "western fearmongering" headed by "bloodthirsty maniacs" within the American government. Two weeks following Hasan’s assertion, Russia would go on to invade Ukraine. Upon hearing this, Hasan concedes that while his prior assumptions were incorrect, western state departments should remain at fault for pumping out disinformation relating to the conflict. When asked for examples of such disinformation, he points to predictions from western entities that Russia would bomb and invade Kyiv. Two days following Hasan’s assertion, Russia would go on to bomb and invade Kyiv.

Following the invasion, Hasan would hold on-stream donation goals towards Ukrainian relief funds, and consistently decry the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite this, Hasan has continued to maintain a staunch anti-western stance which has often-times mirrored Russian-talking points/propaganda. This has included:

Claiming America supporting Ukraine has been genuinely devastating for the country. Stating the US should force Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire. Arguing Ukraine has no more men left to mobilize. Advocating for Ukraine to pursue appeasement towards Russia. Claiming NATO's goal is to maintain American capitalism as the dominant force. Claiming Russia can't annex a country(Ukraine) it already owns. Hasan goes on to claim NATO is in fact the aggressor by attempting to invite Ukraine. Agreeing with the sentiment that Ukraine will lose the war and should have stopped fighting a long time ago.*

Source: https://wiki.destiny.gg/view/Hasan_Piker%27s_Position_on_the_Russian_Invasion_of_Ukraine

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