This is Russia’s “people’s president”
Not a soul around. Not a single random passerby in sight. The entire area has been cleared, with what is likely an army of security officers guarding the perimeter.
Today, Russian propagandists inadvertently showed just how far Putin’s paranoia has gone: even inside the sterile confines of the Kremlin, he seems to be afraid of his own shadow.
Sikorski on Hungary: "The thing that shocks me fundamentally is that while Ukraine is defending itself against the might of the Russian army, Hungarians used to understand what it’s like.
Budapest was invaded twice in the 20th century, once by the Red Army. I would have expected a much greater feeling of solidarity from Hungary for Ukraine.
Instead, with the help of state propaganda and private media controlled by the government, the ruling party managed to create a climate of hostility towards the victim of aggression, and now it’s trying to exploit that in the general election. It’s quite shocking."
Budapest? Not everyone may remember this, but in 1994 Ukraine already got assurances of territorial integrity from the US, Russia and the UK. In Budapest. Maybe I’m superstitious, but this time I would try to find another place.
Putin is Not Going To Stop Until He is Stopped. As President Trump and our Allies pursue Peace, the US Senate should immediately send harsh Secondary Sanctions on Russia to @POTUS Desk. Putin Only Understands Strength.🇺🇸🇺🇦
Today I was asked by a Russian journalist (Zarina) from RIA News Sport whether I would participate (if invited) in the match between former @NHL and Russian KHL stars, as Trump and Putin reportedly recently agreed. This is my answer 🧵
Applebaum: Trump admires unchecked power — no courts, no journalists. He’s positively disposed to Russia and personally impressed by Putin.
As a trained KGB officer, Putin would know how to exploit weaknesses. Trump believes Putin is his friend. 1/
Congratulations to Mr. Medvedev for a rare moment of honesty coming from the Russian propaganda machine.
I appreciate you making it clear to the world that Putin and Russia are not remotely interested in peace.
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