it could be, but that's all speculation
there is a reasonable chance that Putin's sabre rattling is mostly a reaction to US trying to turn his traditional sphere of influence (Baltic states, Ukraine etc) against Russia. And by posting a very heavy military presence around Russia's borders. Basically forcing Russia into an aggressive foreign policy position.
Either way, a more cordial relationship between US and Russia - where these things are discussed amicably and where pressure can be exerted as friends rather by threats, is far better than the proxy wars - both real and cyber - which have been the status quo for the last 70 years.
Posted By: Mecagoenti on January 30th 2017 at 21:06:18
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- Ref.Trump talk below... (General Chat) - bowfront1, Jan 30, 20:45:11
- People seem to be concerned that Trump might allow Putin to walk through the EU (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Jan 30, 21:47:16
- It's Bannon and Kushner you should worry about. See here for Bannon's opinion of Trump (General Chat) - Higher Wrather, Jan 30, 21:45:37
- Not really sure why Trump reaching out to Putin is a bad thing (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jan 30, 20:52:08
- that depends what Russian plans to do surely (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 20:59:11
- it could be, but that's all speculation (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jan 30, 21:06:18
- the annexation of Crimea, miliary action in Ukraine suggest it's not just speculation (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 21:23:53
- an annexation that was in retaliation to a US supported coup (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jan 30, 22:17:58
- I don't think nations like Poland would be happy about dismantling Nato in this climate (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 23:13:13
- this was said by our own General Bradshaw 2 years ago (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 21:35:47
- an annexation that was in retaliation to a US supported coup (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jan 30, 22:17:58
- and meanwhile they're rubbing china up the wrong way (General Chat) - matt in london, Jan 30, 21:14:48
- the annexation of Crimea, miliary action in Ukraine suggest it's not just speculation (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 21:23:53
- it could be, but that's all speculation (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jan 30, 21:06:18
- No! It's a conspiracy! Like the moon landings! (n/m) (General Chat) - dennis moore, Jan 30, 20:56:43
- that depends what Russian plans to do surely (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 30, 20:59:11
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