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drray23

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4. I think Russia was testing the waters.

Reply to Tripper11 (Original post)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 01:53 PM

Sep 2025

NATO immediately scrambled jets, shut down the drones. I don't think Russia stands a chance if an all out war broke. They can barely manage the Ukrainians.

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Just curious - How concerned are you about the Russian Drones into Poland? [View all] Tripper11 Sep 2025 OP

Somewhat concerned. maxsolomon Sep 2025 #1

I am in Germany Pachamama Sep 2025 #2

I'm concerned that Putin is taking Haggard Celine Sep 2025 #3

OH, so you're thinking all he has left are nukes? ananda Sep 2025 #15

They probably hatched a plan together. Haggard Celine Sep 2025 #19

That was my thinking. ananda Sep 2025 #22

I think Russia was testing the waters. drray23 Sep 2025 #4

I am confused as to what Putin JBTaurus83 Sep 2025 #5

Trump enid602 Sep 2025 #6

That is my guess also. Puting sees another way to play Trump for the coward he really is. OLDMDDEM Sep 2025 #9

I'll wait to see NATO's measured reponse and reaction. Torchlight Sep 2025 #7

I think Putin is pushing Trump into a corner in order to make Trump leave NATO. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #8

Extremely JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #10

I am Susan Collins level concerned Johnny2X2X Sep 2025 #11

Putin's testing the waters seeing what he can get away with before retaliation. Ritabert Sep 2025 #12

Putin Wants War OC375 Sep 2025 #13

On the terror threat level scale Maru Kitteh Sep 2025 #14

and the idiot in chief doesn't help with his response... Tripper11 Sep 2025 #16

Ominous behavior by Putin. Big Blue Marble Sep 2025 #17

My gut.. ZDU Sep 2025 #18

As long as Poland responds and the US and NATO Support, not worried Fiendish Thingy Sep 2025 #20

Poland has a historical disadvantage of geography mike_c Sep 2025 #21