You don't need to be able to point it out on a map if the statements and context relate to things like NATO's mass sanctions of Russia, putting NATO installations on their border in Ukraine, etc.
You can also comprehend concepts like the color revolution without knowing it's actual location.
I know it's a turn of phrase, but I have always felt that particular one a bit awkward for certain overarching discussions.
Most people on both sides can't point to it on a map, but the side with a moral compass can understand why Russia might feel hostile.
You don't need to be able to point it out on a map if the statements and context relate to things like NATO's mass sanctions of Russia, putting NATO installations on their border in Ukraine, etc.
You can also comprehend concepts like the color revolution without knowing it's actual location.
I know it's a turn of phrase, but I have always felt that particular one a bit awkward for certain overarching discussions.
Most people on both sides can't point to it on a map, but the side with a moral compass can understand why Russia might feel hostile.