Fear of being assassinated by own inner circle.Why don't we see Putin in public?
Fear of being assassinated by own inner circle.Why don't we see Putin in public?
It appears Trump supporters are rather forgetful, like their hero. Didn't Russia take the first step in annexing Ukraine's Crimean peninsula while he was president?This invasion would not have happened if Trump were still President.
At first I was all for kicking out Russkie players.It was previsible.. BUT sad....they are above all INDEPENDANT hockey players.....non financés par quelconque organisation d'État...... non politicians...let leave them alone AS LONG THEY STAY LOW PROFILE/DISCRET on the issue.
I actually feel sorry for the Russian hockey players for the reasons you mentioned. Many of them are probably very upset by Putin's actions but don't speak out because as mentioned above, their wives and kids will drink radioactive tea or perhaps "accidentally" fall out of windows to their deaths. There are a lot of Russian superstars in the NHL and the Rangers have two of them, Panarin and Shesterkin, who is the best goalie in the NHL bar none. Panarin has in the past gotten in trouble for his criticism of the Russian government (see link below), while Shesterkin rarely says anything and lets his play do the talking as it speaks very loudly.It was previsible.. BUT sad....they are above all INDEPENDANT hockey players.....non financés par quelconque organisation d'État...... non politicians...let leave them alone AS LONG THEY STAY LOW PROFILE/DISCRET on the issue.
They -and certainement leur famille--are already under big pressure and going through rough time...so plz RESPECT....they don't deserve such treatment....my 2 cents.
Ovechkin is a big Putin supporter. And has even been quoted saying "I will always support Putin"I actually feel sorry for the Russian hockey players for the reasons you mentioned. Many of them are probably very upset by Putin's actions but don't speak out because as mentioned above, their wives and kids will drink radioactive tea or perhaps "accidentally" fall out of windows to their deaths. There are a lot of Russian superstars in the NHL and the Rangers have two of them, Panarin and Shesterkin, who is the best goalie in the NHL bar none. Panarin has in the past gotten in trouble for his criticism of the Russian government (see link below), while Shesterkin rarely says anything and lets his play do the talking as it speaks very loudly.
The wisest course of action for the Russian hockey player is to keep the mouth shut.Serious allegation against Artemi Panarin a reminder of Vladimir Putin's effect on Russian athletes
The allegation against Artemi Panarin from ex-coach in Russia he struck a woman 10 years ago is a reminder of sway Vladimir Putin has over athletes.amp.usatoday.com
In recent interviews he wasn't so enthusiastic in his support:Ovechkin is a big Putin supporter. And has even been quoted saying "I will always support Putin"
Wrong. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Obama was President.It appears Trump supporters are rather forgetful, like their hero. Didn't Russia take the first step in annexing Ukraine's Crimean peninsula while he was president?
Please explain why Putin wouldn't invade what's left of Ukraine under Trump, as the latter has hailed the former as a genius for doing so.
Trump? Really?? Seemed to me that Trump was groveling at Putin's feet. Praising Putin any chance he could get.Wrong. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Obama was President.
To answer your question: A former member of the KGB like Putin has zero respect for weak leaders who promote the Woke Globalist agenda like Obama and Brandon.
He does on the other hand have more respect for strong leaders like Trump, whether you like or not.
Trump knows how to play people.Trump? Really?? Seemed to me that Trump was groveling at Putin's feet. Praising Putin any chance he could get.
Even calling the invasion a genius move on Putin's part.
That's the best joke I read in a long time.Trump knows how to play people.
Look at how he stroked the ego of the leader of North Korea and actually neutralized him as a threat to America.
Not that the lying media ever gave him credit for that.