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Contrary to Ordinary's avatar

This is a negotiation. A common tactic is to float trial balloons to gauge reaction, and that’s exactly what this is. Note the cutout, the comment was quoted from a meeting with Macron. Easily deniable, and a setup for the next bombshell, e.g. NATO. Russia’s denial is rote rhetoric for their demos, and likely a precursor to softening the ground for inevitable concessions. Wheels within wheels.

As Jeff Childers says in C&C, “Let the man work”.

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John Andersen's avatar

Who are we to judge.

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