On the recordMarch 17, 2022
I think the Chinese are going to treat the Russians, somewhat analogously, to the way they treat the North Koreans.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think the Chinese are going to treat the Russians, somewhat analogously, to the way they treat the North Koreans.
Clapper speculated on China's potential response to Russia's actions.
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I think this reflects Russian insecurity. And it's almost like, Putin needs a rhetorical security blanket, of making threats, like this.
It speaks to Putin's character, and his KGB background, having essentially lawless, mercenary group, a private army, responsible only to him.
I think the Russians, Putin, I say Russians, Putin is committed to conquering, if he can, which I think will be impossible, all of Ukraine.