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fujiyamasan

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11. They want to test their defenses

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 03:10 AM

Friday

Similar to what Israel (and the US) did last summer with Iran.

Putin needs to get a more concrete check on NATO unity. I don’t think he needs another shooting war. It’s not just about Trump either, but European states as well. He’ll probably wait until Starmer is gone, because he’s been clear on where he stands in the conflict. There’s been remarkable unity and continuity so far between parties in the UK with regards to Ukraine. I’m sure the next Labor PM will follow through. But if somehow Farage comes to power…say due to a snap election or something…

Putin also knows Europe is hurting from high gas prices and needs to test their resolve. It will likely be calculated and more provactive than actual kinetic damage.

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Russia preparing possible 'provocation' in Baltic states or Poland, sources say [View all] highplainsdem Friday OP

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That was my first thought, too Rhiannon12866 Friday #3

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"because".... sprinkleeninow Friday #5

They won't, not soon, anyway. DFW Friday #7

Iran's attacks on some Gulf states didn't make them Igel Friday #22

Assuming Putin and whoever else supports the idea doesn't suffer from falling out a window. cstanleytech Friday #4

If his top military brass is against it, and he orders it anyway DFW Friday #8

looks as if Moscow will a history book item of 'What once was' dave99 Friday #6

I doubt he's afraid the US will stop him Figarosmom Friday #9

When is satan going to call home his play buddies putin and trump? C Moon Friday #10

They want to test their defenses fujiyamasan Friday #11

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Ukraine is already kicking his ass, Bayard Friday #15

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Desperate acts of a desperate dictator Wicked Blue Friday #20

Putin's arc has reached it's peak and is begun it's bend downward -- hopefully steeply. KPN Friday #21