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Andrei Soldatov, an investigative journalist with expertise in the Russian state intelligence apparatus, talks about reporting that Vladimir Putin is looking for who leaked the secret intelligence about the invasion of Ukraine that the U.S. made public in the lead up to the war. Aired on 03/25/2022.
dchill
(38,234 posts)Shouldn't be long now, Bunker Boy.
Rhiannon12866
(202,179 posts)Which they pretty much have to, given Putin's treatment of anyone who crosses him.
Good historical reference!
Duppers
(28,088 posts)Putin is paranoid.
Rhiannon12866
(202,179 posts)Not that he isn't dangerous to anyone who crosses him on any random day...
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Layzeebeaver
(1,551 posts)Putin is the cat.
as we narrow the alley, Putin may do some crazy shit.
Is that what we want?
Sensible political and negotiation theory suggests that one should always leave the other party a way to back away honorably.
In this instance Honor is already lost.
But the need for an exit path for Putin remains urgent.
Without one, he may well choose further escalation with the west on his terms.
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brush
(53,331 posts)would be the first clue, Pootie Boy, that American intelligence operatives suspected an invasion.
Have ya never heard of satellites, with cameras?
BradAllison
(1,879 posts)Shermann
(7,313 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,480 posts)I can see Putey seeing himself as Jesus and fearing crucifixion.........
Thanks for the good video, Rhiannon.....