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Irish_Dem

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15. I think Putin pretends to do things as part of a religious framework.

Reply to ananda (Reply #13)

Sun Oct 12, 2025, 04:09 PM

Yesterday

All lies of course.

I don't know about the Russian population.
I don't think this is the case.

The accounts I have had from people who work with Russians is that
the Russians don't follow the laws or rules, they are out for themselves.
It is just matter of fact and they see it as pragmatic and smart.

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I think Putin pretends to do things as part of a religious framework. Irish_Dem Yesterday #15

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