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Jul 2025
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"Putin's Playing Poker" - Chris Cappy RE...

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Chris Cappy analyzes the stalled peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine, Trump’s shifting stance, and how battlefield momentum favors Russia. He breaks down sanctions, tariffs, and China’s covert role, warning the war could expand into a broader global confrontation if pressure escalates.

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