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Posted on 12/31/2022 6:00:01 AM PST by marcusmaximus
Megalomania induced by cancer drugs was a factor in Vladimir Putin's decision to launch his disastrous war in Ukraine, new Western intelligence analysis claims.
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The analysis comes as the Kremlin yesterday admitted that concerns over Putin's health are now a matter of 'state security' amid Covid mutations and emerging flu strains.
This means the Russian leader may retreat even further from public gaze in early 2023 after having cancelled a series of events and appearances in recent months.
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The Kremlin has paved the way for Putin to retreat for health-related reasons soon after his annual prerecorded New Year message to Russian citizens.
His spokesman Dmitry Peskov yesterday indicated there were now 'state security' concerns in Russia over Putin's medical condition.
'You see virus mutations, you see strong epidemiological waves of flu of various strains,' he said.
'All of this, given the lessons from the pandemic, obliges those responsible for the security of the president and for his health to take precautions, because in such conditions the health of the president is a matter of state security.'
Peskov said there would be no return anytime soon to Putin's modus operandi before the pandemic, when he regularly held public events and spoke with the media.
'To be honest, it is unlikely that [communication with journalists] will be quite the same as it used to be before the pandemic in the foreseeable future,' Peskov said.
'To expect things to return to what used to be would be a mistake. I would say - no it won't be [back to the same].
'But as these waves subside to their lowest points, then it would be possible to communicate in a freer mode.'
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I didn’t think that you could show Afghanistan was a Red Line for the Soviets.
Agree!
There are nations\cultures with long historical memories about what they consider to be past injustices. The Chinese view the European contact period of the 1600s to 1900s as centuries of shame. Their senior military have given recent speeches that its payback time. Here in the US historical memory might go back to last week.
Balkans, Central\Eastern Europe similar stories.
LOL - tell the Gipper I said “hi” and that we sure do miss him.
Happy New Year!
“LOL - tell the Gipper I said “hi” and that we sure do miss him. Happy New Year!”
Sure thing. I try to channel him every couple of months.
Vietnam is currently one of the United States closest strategic allies in Southeast Asia. Obviously, they were/are a strong ally of Russia as well. It is interesting that Putin remains so popular with the public there despite the events of the last year. The same observation can be made about the public’s perception of Putin in India as well and they have not had a long-time close relationship with Russia.
Your observations obviously have some relevance, but do not explain the public’s perception of Putin well in either country. Western media and big tech have far less influence over these peoples, and this is the primary driver, not events that took place before most of their population was even born.
Makiivka, Donetsk? Wha happen last night? LOL!
“I believe Bob’s comment had a tongue-in-cheek aspect that you missed, regarding the Zeepers claiming their wife’s sister’s uncle’s dog reporting things from Crimea, etc. but I’ll let him speak to that.”
No, we’re talking about BobL saying that Reagan didn’t “mess around” in Russia’s backyard. I got the tongue-in-cheek about the seance or the channeling or whatever you wish to call it; but the gist of his comment was that Reagan never got involved in Russia’s backyard. I proved BobL wrong. You can try to defend him until the cows come home, but facts are facts.
“You’re all insecure, condescending and ankle-nippy and there are too many of that type around these days.”
Nice projection there, Sparky.
“I didn’t think that you could show Afghanistan was a Red Line for the Soviets.”
Why should I? Yours was a throw-away, a non-sequitur that didn’t dignify a response. It’s like me saying you are too young to shave: It has nothing to do with the subject (your claim that Reagan never “messed around” in Russia’s backyard).
You do this all the time, Bob. You have two responses to anything you disagree with or that shows you wrong: (1)
“Link, please;” and (2) evasion and non-sequiturs.
It’s one of the reasons no one takes you seriously, son.
India has close ties with Russia, but mainly as a foil against China. Do you think BRICS is some kind of wunderkind? BRICS is only as viable as India and China not coming to blows.
LOL - no it wasn’t. Ya re-re. 😂
Putin is popular among the public in most non-Western populations despite the events of the last year. Somehow, they are not connecting with the messages that the Western media is producing. It seems odd.
Your comments on BRICS don’t make any sense at all. Did you take too much insulin this morning or skip a meal?
So what was he on when he invaded Georgia?
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“Your comments on BRICS don’t make any sense at all. Did you take too much insulin this morning or skip a meal?”
That’s because you don’t understand the foundation of BRICS. For all intents and purposes, BRICS is China and India. Brazil is economically stronger than Russia, and South Africa is in BRICS just so China can exploit it.
“LOL - no it wasn’t.”
Yeah, it was, son. Go back and read the posts.
“Why should I?”
Typical answer when you’re caught.
“Typical answer when you’re caught.”
Nice try, kid. When you ask a pertinent question, one that is not a non-sequitur or an evasion, I will be glad to answer.
You see, that’s what a conversation is: Staying on point. Flyng off into irrelevancies is the standard tool of someone who has lost the argument. As you have.
Your reading comprehension skills leave much to be desired. But then you clearly have no social skills either, so maybe you’re a ‘lennial. (Not that I care.)
”Son.” LOL. What are you, Darth Vader? I picture you saying “Luke, I am your father,” only you’re four feet tall and speaking in an Alvin of the Chipmunks voice.
Oh, and I’m a “she,” sonny. 😂
“Nice try, kid. When you ask a pertinent question, one that is not a non-sequitur or an evasion, I will be glad to answer.”
You simply CANNOT tell me what Soviet Red Line Reagan crossed, which is typical for you making claims.
So, are you blaming Ronald Reagan for the rise of Osama Bin Laden?
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