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Haggard Celine

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3. I'm concerned that Putin is taking

Reply to Tripper11 (Original post)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 01:53 PM

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such a drastic step. He's desperate to get this war wrapped up, but he is playing with fire now. Why is he trying to get NATO involved? Does he want to use nukes? He doesn't have the men to fight a wider war. They've been drafting teenagers and old men. It's a scary situation.

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Just curious - How concerned are you about the Russian Drones into Poland? [View all] Tripper11 Wednesday OP

Somewhat concerned. maxsolomon Wednesday #1

I am in Germany Pachamama Wednesday #2

I'm concerned that Putin is taking Haggard Celine Wednesday #3

OH, so you're thinking all he has left are nukes? ananda Wednesday #15

They probably hatched a plan together. Haggard Celine Wednesday #19

That was my thinking. ananda Wednesday #22

I think Russia was testing the waters. drray23 Wednesday #4

I am confused as to what Putin JBTaurus83 Wednesday #5

Trump enid602 Wednesday #6

That is my guess also. Puting sees another way to play Trump for the coward he really is. OLDMDDEM Wednesday #9

I'll wait to see NATO's measured reponse and reaction. Torchlight Wednesday #7

I think Putin is pushing Trump into a corner in order to make Trump leave NATO. Irish_Dem Wednesday #8

Extremely JustAnotherGen Wednesday #10

I am Susan Collins level concerned Johnny2X2X Wednesday #11

Putin's testing the waters seeing what he can get away with before retaliation. Ritabert Wednesday #12

Putin Wants War OC375 Wednesday #13

On the terror threat level scale Maru Kitteh Wednesday #14

and the idiot in chief doesn't help with his response... Tripper11 Wednesday #16

Ominous behavior by Putin. Big Blue Marble Wednesday #17

My gut.. ZDU Wednesday #18

As long as Poland responds and the US and NATO Support, not worried Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #20

Poland has a historical disadvantage of geography mike_c Wednesday #21