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Torchlight

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4. I would ask the guest what the measurement of victory is in this instance

Reply to brush (Original post)

Mon Jun 26, 2023, 07:25 PM

Jun 2023

An incredibly swift projection of force towards Moscow illustrated a lot of things from a supposed ally, a dramatic lack of interior readiness, an inability to respond in a timely manner being only a few.

I have nothing to support, but I believe Putin has exposed his own particular critical weaknesses and his domestic opponents may be looking at this as an opportunity (politically, direct action, worse... I've no guess there).

I think Putin will do his best to put lipstick on this pig PR-wise, but the relevant players may already be smelling bacon.

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