Putin was certainly banking on Europe not doing anything because "the gas supply would be cut", there are abundant records of it.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/20/russian-gas-cuts-germany/It failed.
On your other comments, I guess the US will thank Putin a lot for resuscitating NATO, it was nearly useless
Your interpretation of US bases in Europe is that countries are "invaded"? The US troops in Europe are insignificant and the interference of US in Europe, particularly after the European Union is much less than anywhere else - particularly in country that do not actually have bases (e.g. most Latin America).
As of now, Germany shoulders around 16% of the NATO budget - does not look anything like "invaded". France does not have bases as such. Spain removed most of the bases, I believe there is still a naval one in Rota, Italy does have quite a few,... Nah, Europe is an ally, but is not a forced ally - still able to put a fine on Facebook an
Yes BA is a dumbass - there is abundant proof - as you are the equivalent of a "fashion victim" but the Stalin version.
If what you say would be true, there would be no need for operation Gladio
Also, since Germany is poor in resources, are they any better now that they're prisoners
of expensive American LNG instead cheap Russian gas?
Germany is not poor in resources, where did you get that? From your "readings" on the works of Lenin? Germany would be very happy to use Ruzzian gas, the only issue is that the money the pay is being use to erode Europe. I mean, it is so clear... survival comes first, you should know.
Anyway, you tend to confuse ally with prisoner... but only to one side. Is Lukashenko a prisoner of Putin? Eager to know your answer.
Edited: I just came across this one:
https://www.azquotes.com/picture-quotes/quote-americans-always-do-the-right-thing-once-they-have-exhausted-all-other-possibilities-winston-churchill-133-51-16.jpgYour fear of boogeymen is amazing. Anybody can see that all that Russia wants is free trade. Anybody who looks can see that it's the US banking system and the US wealthy elite who want unfair trade in their favor.
Putin denies Biden’s claim that Russia plans to attack NATO, calls it COMPLETE NONSENSE
https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-12-21-putin-denies-plans-attack-nato-complete-nonsense.htmlRussian President Vladimir Putin has denied claims by President Joe Biden that he plans to attack members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
In a recent plea to Republicans to support additional military aid, Biden suggested that if Putin succeeded in Ukraine, he would continue by attacking a NATO nation. Putin countered by alleging that Biden is only fabricating scenarios in his head to secure approval for increased military aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian special military operation in the country. He added that Russia has no intention of confronting the NATO military alliance.
Putin dismissed Biden's assertions as "complete nonsense" in an interview published by a state television station on Sunday, Dec. 17. He suggested that Biden is attempting to justify his own "mistaken policy" on Russia. According to Putin, Russia lacks any geopolitical, economic, political or military interest in fighting NATO countries.
"It is complete nonsense – and I think President Biden understands that," Putin said. "Russia has no reason, no interest … to fight with NATO countries." (Related: Putin reportedly willing to end war with Ukraine, sit down for PEACE TALKS.)
Putin may put peace off the table until after the U.S. presidential electionA senior State Department official, speaking anonymously last month, suggested that Putin would not seek peace until the results of the upcoming American presidential election are known.
The ongoing verbal exchange revolves around the United States' continued support for Ukraine and the perceived need for military aid to help Ukraine "win" the conflict with Russia. Thus far, this approach has led to significant inflation and an insurmountable national debt in the U.S. The situation may pave the way for a new economic system, suggesting increased control and enslavement.
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