• davel [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    French officials also clarified that any potential forces sent would likely support operations such as de-mining rather than direct combat with Russian forces.

    😂 In the word of Teddy Roosevelt, speak loudly and carry a pool noodle.

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      8 months ago

      It sure is bold talks but not so pool noodly, this have STRONG implications

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    8 months ago

    ballsy

    i like the idea and the inspiration for other EU countries but they’re not really ready. then again, you’re never really ready for war.

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    8 months ago

    Didn’t we already play this game 120 years ago?

    Someone says they’ll do this if someone does something and then another guy says they’ll jump in if their buddy is challenged or if their friend gets threatened.

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    8 months ago

    lmao what are they going to do? press a bunch of poor africans into service for them and then leave them all dead in a ditch again?

    france-cool

    French officials also clarified that any potential forces sent would likely support operations such as de-mining rather than direct combat with Russian forces.

    lol, lmao

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      Russia’s «defense» budget is estimated to be around 60% higher than France’s, though France’s GDP is around 70% higher than Russia’s.

      I’m pretty sure that France has the largest defense industry in Europe also.

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    8 months ago

    Two nuclear states engaging in combat; what an incredible risk that poses to the entire world.