Summary

Putin’s actions after Trump’s election, including a delayed congratulations and a denial of a phone call, suggest a lack of respect for Trump’s personal relationship with him.

Russia’s intelligence chief’s statement that Trump owes them favors for their support in his election, along with hints that he is expected to “pay back” certain obligations, amounts to a bold threat of blackmail.

Trump’s foreign policy, which favors a realignment with Russia, may be challenged by Putin’s actions and the revelation of Russian interference in the election.

  • NegativeNull@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Putin just showed naked pictures of his wife on Russian TV. That is not something a “friend” does.

    • jballs@sh.itjust.works
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      14 days ago

      Trump used to have sex with his “friend’s” wives. So this actually seems something he’d be used to.