Andrei V Kozyrev
@andreivkozyrev
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Foreign Minister of Russia, 1990-1996. Member of the State Duma till 2000; then businessman, speaker. Author: The Firebird (memoir), The Caligula Curse (novel).
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Joined April 2017
I call on all Russian diplomats to resign in protest. Уважаемые дипломаты России, вы профессионалы а не дешёвые пропагандисты. Когда я работал в МИДе, я гордился своими коллегами. Сейчас просто нельзя поддерживать кровавую братоубийственную войну в Украине.
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Putin is addicted to war — it tightens his grip on Russia, cripples Ukraine’s development, and discredits the West, all at the expense of the Russian people. A Russian pun: The son asks, “Dad, since you’re bankrupt, you’ll drink less, right?” “No, you’ll eat less.”.
Russia’s 7-month budget deficit hit $61.4B, 25% above the full-year target. It’s now 2.2% of GDP, exceeding the 1.7% goal set in May. Trump said the Russian economy “stinks” and falling energy prices could push Putin toward ending the war, Reuters. 1/
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Putin must immediately halt all actions that threaten the United States. Thus, nothing less than the immediate, unconditional, and irrevocable cessation of hostilities in Ukraine can earn him the privilege of meeting President Trump.
Great move — President Trump put Russia’s actions in the right context: .The Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine pose an ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, necessitating stronger measures to address the national emergency.
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Great move — President Trump put Russia’s actions in the right context: .The Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine pose an ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, necessitating stronger measures to address the national emergency.
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When dealing with Putin, beware of his deceptive talk of ‘limited’ objectives in Ukraine. The annexations and demands for subjugation, if not reversed, are just one step in a broader strategy to discredit and undermine the United States — in concert with China, Iran, and NK.
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Deterrence is indeed a dangerous game. But if the U.S. retreats from it, the danger of a nuclear apocalypse will grow sharply. Its red lines should be firm in the mind. They must be restored to sober up Kremlin strategists.
This is a dangerous game. What will happen if Putin announces that he is deploying a couple of his nuclear submarines off New York?
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Не знаю зачем политики, в том числе в Украине, занимаются предсказаниями судьбы Путина, утверждают что он не может проиграть, а то вернуться ветераны, или что ничего не изменится. Все это еще не известно, но только отвлекает от борьбы с интервенцией и у нас и на Западе.
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President Trump is moving submarines as a deterrent signal, and perhaps the Kremlin needs the warning. @WSJopinion editorial. Yes,
@POTUS sent a clear message to the Kremlin: Don’t even think about threatening America. That’s the essence of deterrence. And
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A weird round dance.
Instead of a ceasefire, **Putin proposes more “talks,” now with Ukraine. He relished every TV round with Washington’s envoy. Will the West oblige and face humiliation again?.Talk, talk, talk only doubles his pleasure for war, war, war.
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Donald Trump’s last offer was 50 days to make a deal or face sanctions, but Vladimir Putin shows no sign of giving up his war aim of making Ukraine a de facto Russian colony. @WSJopinion Editorial. Exactly.
Negotiations on Ukraine are a one-man show — Putin could end the invasion at any time. It's also a performance for an audience of one — President Trump. Ukraine acts out of respect; Russia mocks and continues its aggression with impunity.
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Negotiations on Ukraine are a one-man show — Putin could end the invasion at any time. It's also a performance for an audience of one — President Trump. Ukraine acts out of respect; Russia mocks and continues its aggression with impunity.
The only way to stop Russian aggression in 🇺🇦 and prevent its potential enlargement to Europe is to give 🇺🇦 the most potent weapons to defeat the invaders as soon as possible.
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RT @olex_scherba: Ukraine suggested a painful but viable path to peace: ceasefire along the frontline that hasn’t been significantly moving….
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Putin's spokesman said time is not ripe for meeting president Trump and it should be on a global agenda. Translation: we don't see and don't expect potent American weapons or sanctions coming. So, the president can wait and work to earn a handshake with the Tzar. Outragious.
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Yes, sir @POTUS , that's the way to go👇. If only it would've been done in March 2022. You are the President and you can do it now.
In March 2022 after Russia was defeated in the Battle for Kyiv, Donald Trump:.- called to arm Ukraine with US weapons including missile-capable drones.- dismissed Putin's redlines as bullshit.- threatened US nuclear submarines to Russian coast if Putin continued nuclear blackmail
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Mocking of the US and bombing of Ukraine is going on. “Fifty days — we’ve been through that. Twenty-four hours — we’ve been through that too. A hundred days — we’ve seen it all,” Russia’s foreign minister Lavrov said.
Putin’s spokesman said President Trump made a serious statement and they will evaluate it, responding based on real consequences. Only potent arms — like Hellfires, long-range ATACMS, and Patriot missiles — would make them think twice.
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Putin’s spokesman said President Trump made a serious statement and they will evaluate it, responding based on real consequences. Only potent arms — like Hellfires, long-range ATACMS, and Patriot missiles — would make them think twice.
@POTUS statement on Russia — important indeed. But with Putin, actions speak louder than words. He’s been spoiled by years of sanctions and loud but empty persuasions, threats, and promises. He wages aggressive war — weapons are his language.
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Sen. Jerry Moran: “We need to make certain Ukraine has the equipment necessary to win a just and lasting peace.” .Exactly. Yet, again and again.
Putin launched a record overnight air attack right after President Trump vowed military aid to Ukraine. He’s used to mocking negotiations and brushing off three years of weak threats. Enough is enough!.
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China warns: Appeasing Putin to deter us is a mistake. Wang Yi stated that Beijing doesn’t want Russia to lose the war in Ukraine, because a U.S. and allied victory would free them to shift focus to China.
On strategy. China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are challenging American security and economic interests worldwide as a cohesive group. Like a wolf pack, they track down a seemingly decrepit bison and chatter teeth sensing blood in Ukraine. Washington needs to develop a.
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Putin launched a record overnight air attack right after President Trump vowed military aid to Ukraine. He’s used to mocking negotiations and brushing off three years of weak threats. Enough is enough!.
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Frank and important conversation with the master bullshitter—just adding insult to injury: “We’ll keep bombing, but here are some ‘new ideas’ you can use as a face-saver for doing nothing.
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Putin launched a record overnight air attack right after President Trump vowed military aid to Ukraine. He’s used to mocking negotiations and brushing off three years of weak threats. Enough is enough!.
@POTUS rejects Putin’s BS diplomacy—he just did the same to the Ayatollah. American power speaks for the new sheriff in town. Putin escalated while the West sent timid aid instead of the arms Ukraine needs to win. Not with this President.
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