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2018-12-05 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Nato says 'up to Russia' to save Cold War arms treaty

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Posted by Fred 2018-12-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 ...Russians, Ukranians, and Palestinians have one thing in common - they never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.

I have no doubt the Russians are doing this, but in the end - given the mess that's their economy and military procurement system - it's at best a brief and minor advantage. They know that, but they can't stop. And if we've gotten to the point where we're pulling out of the treaty that means we're getting ready to develop/deploy something that will keep them up nights like GLCM and Pershing did. On the other hand, if Vlad and Co. admitted it (or pretended to) and asked for 'talks', the Usual Suspects over here would rise up to defend him and demand President Trump work to defuse things.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2018-12-05 04:42|| 2018-12-05 04:42|| Front Page Top

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