Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approach aligns with the saying often linked to Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin: ‘Probe with bayonets. If you encounter mush, proceed; if you encounter steel, withdraw.’ This phrase captures Putin’s strategy effectively, even if Lenin himself never spoke these words.
The situation continues to escalate as Western responses to Russian actions remain insufficiently strong. Recent events, such as the presence of a police officer with an explosive-disarming robot at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on August 5, underscore the urgency needed in addressing potential threats.
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