German media outlets Süddeutsche Zeitung, WDR, and NDR also cite the report, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears intent on testing NATO’s Article 5 guarantees. The alliance’s mutual defence clause obliges member states to come to one another’s aid if attacked. The assessment suggests Putin may seek to challenge how seriously that commitment would be honoured.

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    9 months ago

    Checks out. Got to capitalise on having his asset installed in the highest office of the US before things risk stabilising.

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      9 months ago

      i mean, don’t we all just assume this now?

      i don’t mean to make light of the news, but it’s clear as day: america isn’t america any more.