[Cobra64]

I think Putin just gave his own leave for Trump to smack down the Head Nork.

Exactly. A third carrier group will be in that neighborhood in a few days, and the moon goes dark on the 23rd....

[DaveA37]

“I think Putin just gave his own leave for Trump to smack down the Head Nork.”.....

Why should Trump have to give the go-ahead when Russia is within driving distance of NK. The Russians have nukes, why don’t they use them instead of putting that decision on Trumps shoulders? Existing next to NK is like having a bad neighbor.

[arthurus]

I think Putin just gave his own leave

A third carrier group will be in that neighborhood

And Putin is telling the Chinese not to expect Russia to be on their side if they oppose the Fleet.