Four instances where British governments have communicated weakness to Russia without any intention of doing so, from James Sherr and John Lough (THREAD)
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4. Brexit - From Moscow’s perspective, the UK’s position at the EU top table enhanced US and British influence simultaneously. That advantage has been thrown away.
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For these reasons, the Salisbury attack is a test - If the UK chooses to act toughly, will its allies support it or simply send their best wishes?
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#Russia put a lot of effort into subverting politics and sowing confusion as to whether they were even acting. They have abandoned the cloak and sent a clear message - an unofficial declaration of war. No more skirmishing around the edges. We are weaker than we have ever been.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Like signals to Argentina in the early 1980s, narrowing world view, not listening to a minority of country experts. Hopefully a better outcome tho.
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@SpireFM@journalupdate#Salisbury#Novichok “A weak response or one consisting only of words will merely encourage#Russia [to believe] that these acts go unpunished ..." As the#Skripal case suggests, this prediction was accurate. via@aknight613: https://www.thedailybeast.com/vladimir-putins-re-election-strategy-nukes-and-assassins?ref=wrap?ref=wrap …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Surely you have allies via military alliances ie NATO. The EU is a political organisation so not allies at all
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Sadly, doesn't look like US is even up to sending best wishes at the moment. We'll get there...after all other options, naturally.
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Russians respect strength. UK is not showing any in dealing with them. What other denigrations will be visited upon the UK, one wonders?
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Nothing happens round the world without Chatham House being involved. Chtham House rules the world
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