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President @realDonaldTrump went into this meeting with Putin from a position of American strength to combat Russian aggression, but it's important to remember how Russia was allowed to get to this point. freebeacon.com/national-secur…
March 2009: President Obama and Secretary Clinton hit the reset button on relations with Russia.
March 2012: President Obama promises Russia flexibility on missile defense in return for “space” during his final election.
October 2012: President Obama mocks Governor Romney in a presidential debate for saying Russia is our number one geopolitical foe; Democrats, Liberal Media join in. (video via @FreeBeacon)
August 2013: Russia-backed Syria crosses President Obama’s “red line” with a chemical weapon attack on its own citizens; President Obama fails to respond with force despite his original threat. theatlantic.com/international/…
February 2014: Russia annexes Crimea; President Obama does nothing to stop them.
June 2017: Senior Obama administration official admits they “sort of choked” when it came to dealing with Russia. President @realDonaldTrump won’t choke like President Obama did. thehill.com/policy/technol…
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WATCH: @cvpayne tonight, 6pm on @FoxBusiness as I break down #Russia's threats in the wake of #President @realDonaldTrump's new #sanctions against them.

#putin #trump #presidenttrump #russiasanctions #internationallaw #assasination
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1. When #QAnon stops posting, it givers us exhortation to study his posts & unlock the amazing plan hidden inside of the drops. #Q
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#President @realDonaldTrump's words, whether you accept his apology and his explanation, do not comport with his actions and his foreign policy toward #Russia. He has been one of the hardest presidents on Russia in recent memory.

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Today’s indictment is a result of the hard work of America’s law enforcement and intelligence officials who dedicate their lives to bringing to justice those who wish to do us harm.
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Despite warnings from our top intelligence and military leaders, the Kremlin's efforts to weaken our institutions have continued with insufficient action by the admin or Congress to strengthen cyber defenses, safeguard election systems, and deter further destabilizing activities.
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Yesterday late afternoon #Russia/n forces took 3 positions in Qusseyr and Juseh and established checkpoints. #Hezbollah, not informed of the Russian presence, came close to these forces and asked their immediate pull out+
Following the direct intervention of President Bashar al-Assad, the Russian force pulled out this morning and avoided any clash with #Hezbollah in the area.

hezbollah maantin and kept all positions. The #Russia/n move was not coordinated.+

#Hezbollah did not...I repeat, did not pull out one single element from the area.

I spoke to people on the ground: The Russian decision was unclear and considered unwelcome by the forces on the ground. Still, many elements of this move are unclear.

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