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James E. Risch: “We need to accept that Russia sees this kind of diplomacy as weakness.”

On the recordMay 16, 2023
We need to accept that Russia sees this kind of diplomacy as weakness.
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James E. Risch
Idaho

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Risch argues that diplomatic efforts are perceived as weakness by Russia.

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