James Clapper actually said...

I think this reflects Russian insecurity. And it's almost like, Putin needs a rhetorical security blanket, of making threats, like this.

Clapper discusses the implications of Putin's threats, suggesting they stem from insecurity within Russia.

04/26/2022

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