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4. The russians want to control the narrative. I think b/c it would embarrass putin if it got out

Fri Aug 5, 2022, 08:59 AM

Aug 2022

what they want.. My guess it has something to do with their economy (follow the money) or arms to Ukraine..YMMV
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Hoping Ms. Griner and Mr. Whelan are freed Marthe48 Aug 2022 #2

Whelan was jailed for spying OnlinePoker Aug 2022 #5

I knew he was charged with spying Marthe48 Aug 2022 #6

Whelan's not worth the trouble lanlady Aug 2022 #12

Lavrov got his man. Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #3

He sounds like McConnell maxsolomon Aug 2022 #7

I HATE those f'ers! elleng Aug 2022 #8

Russia needs all the arms dealers and murderers they can get. Turbineguy Aug 2022 #10

My concern is that all the support Griner gets only helps Putin Buckeyeblue Aug 2022 #14

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