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submitted 2 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

Putin’s actions after Trump’s election, including a delayed congratulations and a denial of a phone call, suggest a lack of respect for Trump’s personal relationship with him.

Russia’s intelligence chief’s statement that Trump owes them favors for their support in his election, along with hints that he is expected to “pay back” certain obligations, amounts to a bold threat of blackmail.

Trump’s foreign policy, which favors a realignment with Russia, may be challenged by Putin’s actions and the revelation of Russian interference in the election.

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[-] frezik@midwest.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

There's other things, like not giving a phone call congratulations. Putin quite obviously thinks Trump is a clod to be controlled.

[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 2 weeks ago

And Trump certainly is! I'm not saying he's not. I'm saying A) Russian statements are best ignored, and B) Trump is shallow, and the fact that his trophy wife is displayed publicly naked won't trouble him at all.

[-] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Russian statements are best ignored,

There's a trick you can do with what political leaders say. You don't have to take them at their word, but they are saying things for a strategically chosen reason. You can work from that to take a good guess at their actions.

this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2024
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