Containment by itself not enough to disarm Russia -think North Korea. As a victory on the battlefield is impossible it have to be financial.
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Replying to @andersostlund
Only problem is that Russia has the sufficent strength to convert financial struggle in to a military one..
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Replying to @pmakela1
Yes, that is why NATO needs a strong deterrent so the military option will be too costly.
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Replying to @andersostlund
That takes time and gives Putin a window within he must make his moves...
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Replying to @pmakela1
Sure. He's got a good window. My line of thinking was longer term.
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Replying to @andersostlund
Long term plans must account for short/immediate counters. I'm afraid west isn't willing to get into all out war.
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Replying to @pmakela1
Dear Petri. "All out war" keeps being mentioned as if it was a 0-1 situation. Please remember the 80s. Pressure on USSR, no war.
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@andersostlund Vastly different leadership and higher likelyhood for a Ceaușescuesque ending may lead to a different result..1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Replying to @andersostlund
So do i. But incase i'm correct the borderlands should prepare and prepare fast.
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Indeed preparations are needed, and fast.
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