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In reply to the discussion: Putin 'survives assassination attempt when he was targeted in his limo' [View all]
cstanleytech
(26,868 posts)30. "they believe it has sufficient credence" Or there simply isnt much to report today and they needed
to fill it with something.
Mind you I would not be surprised to learn that its true nor would I be surpised if it happens again.
The real question though is how long will it take? After all the longer it takes the more likely whoever does it might also look to take out as many of Putins allies as they can just to be safe.
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Putin 'survives assassination attempt when he was targeted in his limo' [View all]
Tom Yossarian Joad
Sep 2022
OP
This is a single-source unconfirmed rumour. General SVR is anonymous and not accountable
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2022
#2
Sounds like they sent the B team, what with no convenient 5th floor window and all.
Ford_Prefect
Sep 2022
#3
"they believe it has sufficient credence" Or there simply isnt much to report today and they needed
cstanleytech
Sep 2022
#30
They may be loyal I expect those bodyguards don't want their country destroyed
Flaleftist
Sep 2022
#11
With Trump, American generals are said to have discussed the nuclear strike issue.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2022
#38
In the end bodyguards are people and they can turn against the person they are supposed to guard if
cstanleytech
Sep 2022
#32
drip... drip... a close call will be very encouraging to others and he's getting more paranoid
certainot
Sep 2022
#7
If there was an attempt on his life, I would expect it to be a lot less inept than this!
ShazzieB
Sep 2022
#13
Well if true I would not be surprised if we hear an accouncement that he is recalling all the troops
cstanleytech
Sep 2022
#33
I think its still a bit too early in the game for his inner circle to come out from behind cover and
artemisia1
Sep 2022
#16
Drama "Queens" maybe? Sounds like a flat tire/blowout. I don't believe anything coming from Russia.
live love laugh
Sep 2022
#19