Which country will our new pal Putin invade first ?

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Physically or in cyberwarfare? I don't believe his army is very strong and his country is in the middle of a recession but his intelligence seems to outwit the best of them. He is a coward. A devious demented coward who has made friends with an arrogant small minded man in the west.

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

He's no coward though , and he is obviosly going to be emboldened now that he has a patsy in the White House who would put trade before geo-political considerations.

peachykeen · F

He not only has a patsy in the White House but also Rex Tillerson - as Secretary of State - a man Putin has honored with the Order of Friendship (gag).

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@peachykeen: That's exactly what I'm saying. Would he jeopardise the half trillion dollar deal that Exxon is likely to resurrect now with Rosneft in the face of a little Russian aggression ? I don't think so , and I don't think Mr.Putin does either.

peachykeen · F

But remember (for what it is worth) that the position of Secretary of State needs the approval of the Senate (which currently has a Republican majority). John McCain (senior Senator) is not a fan of Putin or Trump. Tillerson may be rejected? However, Trump is showing that his loyalties are where the money is. Your point is well taken.