> for deconfliction purposes <
Ah, the old deconfliction gambit. One of the goals of government is to pick the most confusing words possible in order to baffle the peasantry.
Well done, White House.
Kinda blows up the whole fake MSM "Putin is a madman" narrative
Secret Service: Hey Vlad, Daiper-man is visiting Kiev in a few hours for a photo shoot, and collect Hunter's back-pay. Can you make sure he's safe?
Putin: OK, just let us know when, and the flight path. I'll take care of it.