Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
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Notable Quotes
"if anyone tries to drag us down the food chain, to gobble us up or devour us, they might get punched in the teeth"
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"That's a secret. A military secret."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"We will be there in Ukraine's hour of need"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"I have no doubt that the enemy will crumble."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"War is a brutal and unpredictable thing."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"We are absolutely comfortable working with those people we know well and generally trust."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
Key People
Interior Minister of Germany.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Former CIA Director.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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