Thread by @SlawomirDebski

There has been some well deserved praise for Biden administration's handling of communication with allies following the call with Putin. But I lean towards "the glass is half empty" camp when it comes to grading the overall performance of the Biden team. #🧵 👉

https://twitter.com/natashabertrand/status/1468282472786010112

2) Of course,emergency calls,intelligence sharing and Zoom meetings are all necessary part of the playbook. But this is all reaction to prior mistakes (outrage among allies) Biden's announcement of dialogue with "major NATO allies" was one such false move.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

3) What is missing (still, despite numerous calls and friendly advice) is a structured, planned high-level dialogue that would prevent us and our U.S. ally from being taken by surprise, blindsided and left wondering what is really going on.

whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

4) I would like to think that indeed nothing has yet been put on the table when it comes to Ukraine and/or status of NATO's eastern flank. Unfortunately, I know the Russians too well, and if they are putting forward a list of demands 👉 they are getting ready for negotiations.👇

https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1469440617755422725

5) And as long as they negotiate, you can forget any kind of "de-escalation". They would demand concessions! Troops are supposed to be a leverage and so the build-up is likely to continue,with possible changes of dynamics but not of the general direction.

wionews.com/world/ukraine-…

6) This is why we urgently need a strategic dialogue about our common security, the outlook beyond the immediate future, and what we can do together. There are Europeans who know Putin's Russia really well, talking to them can only enhance Biden's hand! #WeAreNATO!

https://twitter.com/secblinken/status/1468685565285609484

7) The transatlantic bond remains America's most robust relationship, but as such it is being treated as a litmus test of U.S. credibility by adversaries all around the world. If they see cracks on U.S ability to control and remain engaged-they will push!

bbc.com/news/world-asi…

8) All know the Chinese are fast learners. We can be sure they follow the Biden administration's approach to Russia's demands very closely and will ask a simple question: if Ukraine can be thrown under the bus why Taiwan is to be defended? #END.

cnn.com/2021/10/27/asi…