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2014-09-22 Europe

Leaked transcripts reveal Putin's secret Ukraine attack

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Posted by Elmerert Hupens2660 2014-09-22 06:42|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 But despite the denials, last month President Vladimir Putin bestowed one of Russia’s highest awards, the Order of Suvorov, on the division. He cited 76th Guards Air Assault Division’s “successful completion of military missions” and “courage and heroism” — odd words for a country that claims it is at peace.

Posted by Bobby 2014-09-22 13:08|| 2014-09-22 13:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Snowden is a leaking machine.

Posted by airandee 2014-09-22 13:27|| 2014-09-22 13:27|| Front Page Top

#3 If true, then Putin and whichever commanders ordered those troops in can be prosecuted. Back in the 1990 the Duma passed a law that no Russian troops may be deployed in a combat zone without specific authorization from the Duma.

The law was passed as a direct result of the debacle in Grozny in 1995

Posted by badanov 2014-09-22 21:30|| http://www.chriscovert.net 2014-09-22 21:30|| Front Page Top

#4 On a separate note, I find it hard to believe that Putin committed his front line Cat 1 troops to battle. Up until this year,he has deployed his second string.

Posted by badanov 2014-09-22 21:42|| http://www.chriscovert.net 2014-09-22 21:42|| Front Page Top

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