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Imre Karacs's avatar

It's possible of course that all this is intended to distract from the Epstein files, in which case we must lower expectations even further.

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Alexander Zemco's avatar

It’s hard to believe Trump will make Putin blink even if they do meet. However, if sufficient democracies, excluding the US, could be pulled together and present as a real threat or deterrent, Putin might pay attention. Effective military and economic incentives to make Putin talk peace are possible, but no-one seems to want to take the lead, leaving the door open for Trump to ineffectively posture instead.

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Vasyl Vovchuk's avatar

Where are the rottweiler journalists? No wonder Russians are laughing at western reporters. I expected you Mark to be hard hitting but this is weak and I'm no journalist.

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Brian's avatar

Alaska hosting a Confederacy of Dunces and Degenerates. So much for the Land of the Free.

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