Real diplomats work for the Russians. At times you have to wonder if USA diplomats are bred to be stupid and nasty. Despite their stupidity, the Western leaders will pay attention to what Russia has to say. How they use and act with that information they get? Is the real issue. Additionally, when the post-Hegemon history is written (by the winners!) and Russia is/will/has been documenting everything, legalities throughout for a very long time. Why? It is crucial for everything to be on the public record. Meanwhile, it’s important to tell any interested Westerners the truth, and the only thing the East can do is gather information, send it on, and exercise extreme patience. – kKEETON…
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