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[-] [email protected] 24 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

ballsy

i like the idea and the inspiration for other EU countries but they're not really ready. then again, you're never really ready for war.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago

You could argue they're a bit in denial, so France's clear words may wake them up a bit.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

We can hope

[-] [email protected] 23 points 6 months ago

French officials also clarified that any potential forces sent would likely support operations such as de-mining rather than direct combat with Russian forces.

😂 In the word of Teddy Roosevelt, speak loudly and carry a pool noodle.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago

It sure is bold talks but not so pool noodly, this have STRONG implications

[-] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Russia's been nuclear saber rattling so much it might as well be "China's Final Warning"

If France wants to give their own saber a rattle and it makes Russia pause for some internal reflection for a moment, more power to them.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Didn't we already play this game 120 years ago?

Someone says they'll do this if someone does something and then another guy says they'll jump in if their buddy is challenged or if their friend gets threatened.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

This thumbnail makes him look like Jamie Dutton from Yellowstone

https://yellowstone.fandom.com/wiki/Jamie_Dutton

this post was submitted on 08 Mar 2024
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