Because “the authorities of these states continue to lead themselves into the deepest crisis with ill-considered actions and at the same time stubbornly crank the Russophobic hurdy-gurdy.” 13/
Aside from the fact that I would love to see a “Russophobic hurdy-gurdy,” right up there with a “Russophile harmonica,” what can one glean from all this nonsense? 14/
1. Patrushev seems to have time on his hands, despite now being a permanent member of the Security Council (without portfolio). Remember, he may still have credibility with Putin, but no actual power. 15/
2. His ‘Medvedification’ continues. Not for him admittedly the same intoxicated Telegram rants, but pseudo-measured interviews. All the same his role is to go beyond the official line, to float extreme options but also to make the Kremlin look – relatively – reasonable. 16/
3. And there’s still the uncertainty about Trump: will he be useful, will he be dangerous, will be contained by the blob, etc. Even the Russians don’t know. 17/end
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