Putin folds like a cheap suit

[citygator]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine. When that broke, Russia pulled back its forces, saying it had completed its exercise. They also invited Zelensky for talks to end the conflict.

And to think, Democratic nations caused a bully to fold and no one even asked for help fixing a domestic election in the process.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup

Moscow said Thursday that forces should begin returning to their permanent bases, signaling a potential end to the standoff that sparked fears of a fresh military conflict in Europe.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Sunni Man]

I'm sure there is way more to the story, and you never know what deals were secretly made behind closed doors. ...

 

[frigidweirdo]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine. When that broke, Russia pulled back its forces, saying it had completed its exercise. They also invited Zelensky for talks to end the conflict.

And to think, Democratic nations caused a bully to fold and no one even asked for help fixing a domestic election in the process.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup

Moscow said Thursday that forces should begin returning to their permanent bases, signaling a potential end to the standoff that sparked fears of a fresh military conflict in Europe.

www.nbcnews.com

Well, the is Putin down to a tee. He is very cost effective in his foreign policy. Do only that which is cheap. If it's going to cost money, the pull out, wait for another time.

 

[Muhammed]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine.

Trump already sent hundreds of missiles to Ukraine, jackass.

Obama/Biden gave the entire strategically important Crimean peninsula to Putin.

 

[fncceo]

I never understood that expression. A quality suit folds significantly better than a cheap one.

I prefer the expression, "Folds like Superman on laundry day."

 

[Sunni Man]

Anyone who thinks Putin was intimidated and backed down is mistaken.
He is a very shrewd and tough negotiator, and plays the long game for the win. ...

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Anyone who thinks Putin was intimidated and backed down is mistaken.
He is a very shrewd and tough negotiator, and plays the long game for the win. ...

Russian Defense Minister Orders Heavy Weapons to Remain Near Ukraine Border

Troops are expected to return to their bases by May 1, but it remains unclear how many will remain in the region.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Crepitus]

I never understood that expression. A quality suit folds significantly better than a cheap one.

I prefer the expression, "Folds like Superman on laundry day."

Cheap suits are usually made of thinner, lighter fabrics and often lack a lining, making them fold easily, but not necessarily well.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Putin won as soon as he chased our ships away.

 

[Sunni Man]

I remember the Cuban missile crisis. When the American public was told Pres. Kennedy had backed the Russians down, and forced them to remove all their nuclear missiles from Cuba.
We were shown newsreel films on TV of Russian ships hurriedly steaming away because they feared America's military might.
It wasn't until years later the truth finally came out.
Pres. Kennedy had secretly made a deal with the Soviet leader Khrushchev to remove our missile's in Turkey in exchange for him removing his missile's in Cuba.

 

[Care4all]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine. When that broke, Russia pulled back its forces, saying it had completed its exercise. They also invited Zelensky for talks to end the conflict.

And to think, Democratic nations caused a bully to fold and no one even asked for help fixing a domestic election in the process.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup

Moscow said Thursday that forces should begin returning to their permanent bases, signaling a potential end to the standoff that sparked fears of a fresh military conflict in Europe.

www.nbcnews.com

Well, the is Putin down to a tee. He is very cost effective in his foreign policy. Do only that which is cheap. If it's going to cost money, the pull out, wait for another time.

It was likely just a diversion from the Nalvany protests??

 

[Care4all]

I remember the Cuban missile crisis. When the American public was told Pres. Kennedy had backed the Russians down, and forced them to remove all their nuclear missiles from Cuba.
We were shown newsreel films on TV of Russian ships hurriedly steaming away because they feared America's military might.
It wasn't until years later the truth finally came out.
Pres. Kennedy had secretly made a deal with the Soviet leader Khrushchev to remove our missile's in Turkey in exchange for him removing his missile's in Cuba.

I didn't know that!

 

[White 6]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine. When that broke, Russia pulled back its forces, saying it had completed its exercise. They also invited Zelensky for talks to end the conflict.

And to think, Democratic nations caused a bully to fold and no one even asked for help fixing a domestic election in the process.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup

Moscow said Thursday that forces should begin returning to their permanent bases, signaling a potential end to the standoff that sparked fears of a fresh military conflict in Europe.

www.nbcnews.com

Well, the is Putin down to a tee. He is very cost effective in his foreign policy. Do only that which is cheap. If it's going to cost money, the pull out, wait for another time.

It was likely just a diversion from the Nalvany protests??

Could be. I definitely think it is a two step forward, one step back kind of tap dance. It in no way means he does not plan to move across the dance floor. He does. It is just a pause, for now, leaving more forward than were there before the move. NATO is not fooled.

 

[Synthaholic]

Trump already sent hundreds of missiles to Ukraine

Fake news.

 

[Synthaholic]

Anyone who thinks Putin was intimidated and backed down is mistaken.
He is a very shrewd and tough negotiator, and plays the long game for the win. ...

Yes, we know he's your imaginary boyfriend.

 

[frigidweirdo]

For those not following the Russia-Ukraine tensions, this week has had developments. Russia has been amassing troops at the Ukraine border. In response, we made clear we were considering sending missiles to Ukraine. When that broke, Russia pulled back its forces, saying it had completed its exercise. They also invited Zelensky for talks to end the conflict.

And to think, Democratic nations caused a bully to fold and no one even asked for help fixing a domestic election in the process.

Russia orders troops to withdraw from Ukraine border after buildup

Moscow said Thursday that forces should begin returning to their permanent bases, signaling a potential end to the standoff that sparked fears of a fresh military conflict in Europe.

www.nbcnews.com

Well, the is Putin down to a tee. He is very cost effective in his foreign policy. Do only that which is cheap. If it's going to cost money, the pull out, wait for another time.

It was likely just a diversion from the Nalvany protests??

Well, it's probably convenient on a whole load of different levels.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Springtime military budget cuts on all their tables. No more. Problem solved.

 

[Muhammed]

Trump already sent hundreds of missiles to Ukraine

Fake news.

It's not fake news, dumbass.

Wow! You're a fucking ignorant imbecile.

 

[surada]

GOP Leaving Out Key Detail in Touting Trump's Javelin Sale ...

Jan 24, 2020 · The Trump administration first approved the sale of Javelins to Ukraine in December 2017. The sale was competed in March 2018, when the State Department announced it would sell Ukraine 210 Javelin...

There's a huge loophole in the GOP's claim that Trump's sale of Javelin missiles to Ukraine shows his support for the country

The Ukrainians cannot actually use the anti-tank missiles in the conflict against pro-Russian separatists based on the terms of the sale.

www.businessinsider.com

Throughout the impeachment proceedings, President Donald Trump's GOP allies in Congress have touted his administration's sale of Javelin missiles to Ukraine as evidence he's supported it against Russian aggression.

But Republicans have left out that the Ukrainians cannot actually use the anti-tank missiles in the conflict against pro-Russian separatists based on the terms of the sale.

A top staffer in the US embassy in Ukraine in November testified that the Javelins serve as an important deterrent but aren't "actively employed in combat operations right now."

Experts have said that Ukrainian soldiers are more appreciative and in greater need of nonlethal aid.

 

[Claudette]

Anyone who thinks Putin was intimidated and backed down is mistaken.
He is a very shrewd and tough negotiator, and plays the long game for the win. ...

That he does. He's very good at the long game and I'd bet he thinks Biden is the idiot we all know he is.