these provocations will eventually cause an escalation at some point, especially if it results in collisions or a more serious response
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Just a matter of time. I hope we’ve figured out how to respond when it does happen. Firing a salvo of vapid words at the Russians will have no effect on them.
Our ships with depth charge launchers should load them with garbage ‘tainers.
When Ivan gets too close, POW! then SPLOOSH!