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True Dough

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3. I don't understand how Putin (or his successor)

Reply to not fooled (Original post)

Sat May 25, 2024, 02:36 PM

May 2024

can believe Russia stands a chance in a war against Europe. It is taking practically everything the Russians have to gain small increments in Ukraine, which has a huge disadvantage in the number of combat troops and supply of munitions.

It would be insanity (something Russian leaders could be accused of) to think they would have any success against NATO.

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Would you move to Europe now (Putin)? [View all] not fooled May 2024 OP

The answer is obvious! NoRethugFriends May 2024 #1

Right. elleng May 2024 #4

Let's see France vs Texas - not a hard choice (if I could) ☮ walkingman May 2024 #2

I don't understand how Putin (or his successor) True Dough May 2024 #3

I would move now if I could. The US is not particularly safe, nor is likely to change much. Lonestarblue May 2024 #5

Normandy, Pays de la Loire, or Brittany not fooled May 2024 #10

Already moved to Europe Laurelin May 2024 #6

The Russian invasion of Ukraine pretty much exposed the weakness of the Russian military. Jim__ May 2024 #7

In a minute. greatauntoftriplets May 2024 #8

No Srkdqltr May 2024 #9

Do you speak the language and have you been there before? 58Sunliner May 2024 #11

Visited, yes. French speaker, no. not fooled May 2024 #12

Great. If you feel up to it, let me know what you find for a real estate agent. 58Sunliner May 2024 #13

Even the guy who runs one of my Paris offices is getting out of Paris DFW Jun 2024 #14

No bigger Russian threat now than the socialist era DFW Jun 2024 #15

I'm not sure you need to speak the language before you go Laurelin Jun 2024 #16

With a lot of work--exactly DFW Jun 2024 #17

My expat friends aren't reluctant to learn the language Laurelin Jun 2024 #18

It's not that the French don't want to learn English DFW Jun 2024 #19

I really admire your language skills. Laurelin Jul 2024 #20

If you had my job and lived where I do, I'm sure you WOULD share them DFW Jul 2024 #21