How Putin Played the Far Left

[Litwin]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

Putin's useful idiots - The Washington Post

Feb 20, 2018 - Trump and many of his supporters still point fingers in every direction except Moscow.
Useful idiots are letting Putin off the hook | Comment | The Times

Apr 4, 2018 - If it wasn't so bloody serious, you'd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the “dishonest means of persuasion” Mr Blair.
Useful idiots are letting Vladimir Putin off the hook - The Australian

Apr 5, 2018 - If it wasnt so bloody serious, youd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the dishonest means of persuasion Mr Blair had ...
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[talksalot]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

Mueller will change your mind.

What was leaked by Russia was the truth about the DNC.....the blame falls on the Democrats. Democrats sanction those underhanded methods with their vote already. I don't know exactly what percentage of the population identifies as "anti-imperialist" or "neo-Nazi" but to think they won Trump the election is far-fetched. Trump won on his message.

Mueller's got nothing. The entire "investigation" was based on lies and he needs to be fired and end this fruitless, eternal fishing expedition. Only Trump haters are hoping and praying for anything, ANYTHING to turn up; the rest of the country is sick of hearing about it.

 

[talksalot]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

The Russian Reset? Uranium One? Obama kissing Putin's ass? None of this enough for Putin? He got mad because Hillary said something about an election he couldn't possibly lose? Hillary and Democrats lost all on their own.

 

[talksalot]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

Putin's useful idiots - The Washington Post

Feb 20, 2018 - Trump and many of his supporters still point fingers in every direction except Moscow.
Useful idiots are letting Putin off the hook | Comment | The Times

Apr 4, 2018 - If it wasn't so bloody serious, you'd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the “dishonest means of persuasion” Mr Blair.
Useful idiots are letting Vladimir Putin off the hook - The Australian

Apr 5, 2018 - If it wasnt so bloody serious, youd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the dishonest means of persuasion Mr Blair had ...
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Hillary and her supporters point fingers in every direction but at themselves. They lost all on their own.

 

[talksalot]

Right, but Hillary actually was a terrible candidate. She's a habitual liar and has no consistent convictions. She's a corporatist snake that would say anything to get elected. If Putin's position is "Hillary sucks!" then on that I agree with him. We as a nation should be ashamed of the fact that Donald and Hillary won the nominations for our major parties.

Hillary was not a traitor , and Putler didn´t have her pee- tape, so she is way way better than the reality star

Hillary sacrificed the nation's security to keep her dirty secrets hidden. The Clintons have a long, scandalous history. Putin doesn't need dirt on them because it's already out there and her supporters don't care!

 

[talksalot]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

Trump is a freak , reality star without any job experience in USA government, + putler got trump´s pee tape

What does "putler" mean?

 

[Litwin]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

Putin's useful idiots - The Washington Post

Feb 20, 2018 - Trump and many of his supporters still point fingers in every direction except Moscow.
Useful idiots are letting Putin off the hook | Comment | The Times

Apr 4, 2018 - If it wasn't so bloody serious, you'd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the “dishonest means of persuasion” Mr Blair.
Useful idiots are letting Vladimir Putin off the hook - The Australian

Apr 5, 2018 - If it wasnt so bloody serious, youd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the dishonest means of persuasion Mr Blair had ...
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Hillary and her supporters point fingers in every direction but at themselves. They lost all on their own.

you are 100% wrong, USA lost
"
Timothy Snyder Speaks, Ep. 1: Russia Defeats America"

 

[xyz]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

OP

Why do you hate Russia so much?

What is your problem?

Are you mentally deranged?

so so so sad

New Cold War? Russians name U.S. as top enemy

Stop it Political Junky....do not be a warmonger! Nobody wants a Thermonuclear War

Neither America or Russia.

what is it with these warmongers ,My God?

Sorry about you're illiteracy. They think US is their top enemy. Americans with good sense don't trust Russia .. only cons.

Wow, and it just felt like yesterday.
Obama russia is not the enemy - Bing video

Rekt

 

[Litwin]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

unfortunately, EU´s GPs are full of useful idiots , traitors and Marxists (who are hiding there since 1986)

 

[xyz]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

unfortunately, EU´s GPs are full of useful idiots , traitors and Marxists (who are hiding there since 1986)

Some of them, but not all of them.

And also the Czech Communist Party, and the Czech president was also a member of the Social Democrats (he isn't now).

Romanian Social Democrats and Bulgarian Socialists are also a public danger.

The Greek Communists and leftists also have some pro-Russian leanings.

 

[Litwin]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

unfortunately, EU´s GPs are full of useful idiots , traitors and Marxists (who are hiding there since 1986)

Some of them, but not all of them.

And also the Czech Communist Party, and the Czech president was also a member of the Social Democrats (he isn't now).

Romanian Social Democrats and Bulgarian Socialists are also a public danger.

The Greek Communists and leftists also have some pro-Russian leanings.

a great post, agreed on all your points. funny story with The Greek Communists, once they came to power , the leader said directly good bye to Kremlin ozero cooperative . ps what do you think about Armenian protests ?

 

[xyz]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

unfortunately, EU´s GPs are full of useful idiots , traitors and Marxists (who are hiding there since 1986)

Some of them, but not all of them.

And also the Czech Communist Party, and the Czech president was also a member of the Social Democrats (he isn't now).

Romanian Social Democrats and Bulgarian Socialists are also a public danger.

The Greek Communists and leftists also have some pro-Russian leanings.

a great post, agreed on all your points. funny story with The Greek Communists, once they came to power , the leader said directly good bye to Kremlin ozero cooperative . ps what do you think about Armenian protests ?

Playing the Putin Card

It's interesting what is going on in Armenia, although I am not really familiar with Armenian politics to know what strings Russia can still pull. I do know that they were the most pro-Russian independent republic from the Caucasian region, more than Georgia or Azerbaijan.

 

[Litwin]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

I wouldn't call the Green Party "far left", there are differing viewpoints, but Jill Stein was a bad candidate.

unfortunately, EU´s GPs are full of useful idiots , traitors and Marxists (who are hiding there since 1986)

Some of them, but not all of them.

And also the Czech Communist Party, and the Czech president was also a member of the Social Democrats (he isn't now).

Romanian Social Democrats and Bulgarian Socialists are also a public danger.

The Greek Communists and leftists also have some pro-Russian leanings.

a great post, agreed on all your points. funny story with The Greek Communists, once they came to power , the leader said directly good bye to Kremlin ozero cooperative . ps what do you think about Armenian protests ?

Playing the Putin Card

It's interesting what is going on in Armenia, although I am not really familiar with Armenian politics to know what strings Russia can still pull. I do know that they were the most pro-Russian independent republic from the Caucasian region, more than Georgia or Azerbaijan.

you can generate subtitles here , this is one of the best expert on this region. but i can make it short , Kremlin plays 2 countries against each other , an usual story for this region

+Stephen Blank:

"
A revolution is brewing in Armenia. Since April 15, massive demonstrations have occurred in the capital city of Yerevan. Protesters oppose a Putin-like attempt by the ruling party to maintain political power.

President Sergei Sargsyan rewrote the constitution and pretended to establish a more parliamentary system, hand-picked his successor and resigned. He then engineered his nomination and installation as the all-powerful prime minister, subsequently reappointing many members of his former cabinet. Sargsyan seeks to ensure they maintain power, oppress the population and openly draw closer to Russia.

Sargsyan’s actions evoke memories of the infamous “castling move” between Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev in 2011 that brought Putin back as president of Russia. That triggered large demonstrations in Moscow, and launched Putin on the aggressive course of domestic and foreign policies he now pursues.


As in 2011, Sargsyan’s machinations generated huge demonstrations, clearly aimed at a revolution. These demonstrations display profound lessons and repercussions for Armenia, the post-Soviet sphere and international affairs in general.

First, in Armenia, Sargsyan’s maneuvers and the reaction underscore the ruthlessness of the ruling elite in Yerevan. Although the West more often censures Azerbaijan for human rights violations and corruption, Sargsyan’s regime jails political opponents and clearly is equally corrupt. Moreover, it has clearly mortgaged Armenia’s political and economic sovereignty to Moscow, unlike Azerbaijan.

The transparent similarity of Sargsyan’s games to those of Putin seven years ago and Moscow’s rush to congratulate the new government highlight this dependence on Russia. This also shows Russia aims to replicate Putin-like regimes wherever Russian influence holds sway.

Armenia’s developments also show the continuing harmful influence of the unresolved war in Nagorno-Karabakh since that war has long since hijacked Armenian politics at the expense of its actual sovereignty and economic progress.

Armenia’s population is declining, its economy is stagnant and, thanks to its dependence on Russia, is oriented to the Eurasian Economic Union rather than the EU. So it is no surprise that the revolutionaries are primarily young people who have nothing to lose.

Second, Armenia’s third upheaval since 2015 also shows that once again Putin-type, post-Soviet regimes are inherently unstable even if they maintain an imposing façade for a long time.

Moreover, throughout this period, Russia has had to subsidize them at the cost of its own internal development and use or threaten force to keep them in line. Moscow already has a major base in Armenia, among other major investments.

Third, this inherent instability has a significant impact on regional security issues. In Armenia, it means that Sargsyan cannot be an effective partner for peace with Azerbaijan. The demonstrations in 2016 stemmed from the belief that Russia was selling weapons to Azerbaijan and ignoring Armenia despite Armenia’s subservience to Moscow.

Nationalist sentiment may well be a core part of the revolutionary upsurge today. But that means that Sargsyan’s government cannot and probably will not negotiate seriously with Baku — or credibly enforce a peace settlement in Nagorno-Karabakh. Since Moscow is not interested in bringing the parties to peace, Sargsyan’s continuation in office does nothing to curb the potential for increased violence. A more nationalistic regime in Yerevan also could not restrain the movement.

Renewed fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh could eventually drag Turkey as well as Russia into war. Facing this reality, the U.S. should not only bring the parties to negotiation but, in general, take the Caucasus a lot more seriously than in years past.

Finally, the repeated instability of the area and the entire post-Soviet area not only obliges Russia to subsidize these dysfunctional regimes at the cost of its own national development, it also means that Russia ultimately cannot obtain security except by war or the threat of it. Russia has no other means to maintain authority or legitimacy than naked displays of power. Moscow’s drive for empire presupposes constant war in Eurasia, which will only breed repeated revolutions and wars.

Armenia represents a warning to all of us. If we continue to ignore the handwriting on the wall in Yerevan, Armenia won’t be the only country to pay the price of ignorance.

Stephen Blank, Ph.D., is a senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, focused on the geopolitics and geostrategy of the former Soviet Union, Russia and Eurasia. He is a former professor of Russian National Security Studies and National Security Affairs at the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College. He is also a former MacArthur fellow at the U.S. Army War College.

" Putin’s tactics at play in Armenia

 

[talksalot]

old , old, KGB games, I just wander, do USA far-right / far-left understand that Putler just plays them ?

"How Putin Played the Far Left
The Kremlin didn’t just rely on the alt-right to help Trump win. Bernie Bros, Greens, and ‘anti-imperialists’ got had, too.
Casey Michel
01.13.17 1:15 AM ET
In the aftermath of the U.S. intelligence community’s recent report on the Russian-directed hacking of the Democratic National Committee, it’s easy but misleading to conclude that the Russian government’s propaganda strategy lies solely in advancing the careers of conservative Republicans in the United States. Backing Donald Trump’s candidacy, via steady leaks of stolen communiques to organizations like WikiLeaks, was but one prong of the Kremlin’s assault on American liberal democracy. Part of its campaign to vilify Hillary Clinton involved catering to her rivals on the far-left and pushing any number of crankish conspiracy theories that appeal as much to “anti-imperialists” as to neo-Nazis."
How Putin Played the Far Left

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

Putin's useful idiots - The Washington Post

Feb 20, 2018 - Trump and many of his supporters still point fingers in every direction except Moscow.
Useful idiots are letting Putin off the hook | Comment | The Times

Apr 4, 2018 - If it wasn't so bloody serious, you'd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the “dishonest means of persuasion” Mr Blair.
Useful idiots are letting Vladimir Putin off the hook - The Australian

Apr 5, 2018 - If it wasnt so bloody serious, youd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the dishonest means of persuasion Mr Blair had ...
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Hillary and her supporters point fingers in every direction but at themselves. They lost all on their own.

you are 100% wrong, USA lost
"
Timothy Snyder Speaks, Ep. 1: Russia Defeats America"

Ohforgodsakes.....what a load of horse sh!t.

This conspiracy theory crap could more easily be applied to Barack Obama.... a man no one had heard of; loads of missing documentation, no business and very little political experience, who comes out of nowhere to become POTUS. Who was propping this man up?

 

[Litwin]

Why would Putin favor Trump or Hillary anyway? Attempting to meddle in U.S. elections is just what Russia does to try to undermine the public's trust in the election process.

Since there's no evidence that Russia actually succeeded in influencing the election in any way, speculating on Putin's motives regarding the outcome of the presidential election pretty much falls under "Fake News."

They did that by throwing their support behind Trump. Russia's goal was to sew discord...and get back at Clinton for what Putin perceived she did to him when she was Secretary of State.

WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton

Putin's useful idiots - The Washington Post

Feb 20, 2018 - Trump and many of his supporters still point fingers in every direction except Moscow.
Useful idiots are letting Putin off the hook | Comment | The Times

Apr 4, 2018 - If it wasn't so bloody serious, you'd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the “dishonest means of persuasion” Mr Blair.
Useful idiots are letting Vladimir Putin off the hook - The Australian

Apr 5, 2018 - If it wasnt so bloody serious, youd have to laugh at the irony of it. Back in August 2004, the then MP for Henley joined a small group of parliamentarians calling for the prime minister, Tony Blair, to be impeached. The reason, wrote Boris Johnson, was the dishonest means of persuasion Mr Blair had ...
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Hillary and her supporters point fingers in every direction but at themselves. They lost all on their own.

you are 100% wrong, USA lost
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Timothy Snyder Speaks, Ep. 1: Russia Defeats America"

Ohforgodsakes.....what a load of horse sh!t.

This conspiracy theory crap could more easily be applied to Barack Obama.... a man no one had heard of; loads of missing documentation, no business and very little political experience, who comes out of nowhere to become POTUS. Who was propping this man up?

yes and he is an Arab, but why TV.ru / olgino attack Obama and still inlove with Trump?

 

[Litwin]

OP

Why do you hate Russia so much?

What is your problem?

Are you mentally deranged?

so so so sad

New Cold War? Russians name U.S. as top enemy

And Obama claimed global warming ours.

+ Obama destroys all roads in Muscovy