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maxsolomon

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7. They love "provocations".

Reply to Bayard (Reply #6)

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 03:04 PM

Monday

They're probing, testing, pestering, keeping their adversaries off balance. They'll keep doing that as long as Putin's paranoia is controlling the nation.

That's different than an invasion, but OK.

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Doesn't look like the U.S. will attend Bayard Monday #2

Putin isn't invading any NATO countries. maxsolomon Monday #4

See this Bayard Monday #6

They love "provocations". maxsolomon Monday #7

With what military? fujiyamasan Monday #5

Good republianmushroom Monday #3