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Martin68

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5. The downside of taking over another country by proxy and installing a strongman. I suspect a majority of

Reply to Warpy (Reply #3)

Wed May 7, 2025, 11:33 AM

May 7

Chechens hate the Russians. It's a potential powder keg on Russia's doorstep. Or, one of their many doorsteps. The US did the same thing in Iran and numerous other countries.

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Kadyrov asks Putin if he can resign as head of Chechen Republic [View all] Warpy May 6 OP

"has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin if he can resign" ... Puppet Norrrm May 6 #1

Getting a little hot at the top? Russian instability looks scary. Martin68 May 6 #2

How shaky depends on how long Khadyrov can be kept alive Warpy May 6 #3

Good to know Bayard May 6 #4

The downside of taking over another country by proxy and installing a strongman. I suspect a majority of Martin68 May 7 #5