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Henry Kissinger: Russia is in my view not a strong country. Russia is a weak country with a large military establishment and a very…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
Russia is in my view not a strong country. Russia is a weak country with a large military establishment and a very determined leader.
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Henry Kissinger

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Kissinger discusses Russia's perceived weakness despite its military strength.

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