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On the recordApril 26, 2022
I think this reflects Russian insecurity. And it's almost like, Putin needs a rhetorical security blanket, of making threats, like this.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia
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Clapper discusses the implications of Putin's threats, suggesting they stem from insecurity within Russia.

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