The 'annexation' of Georgia was likely intended to remind the old Soviet satellite states (along with a land grab) that Russia was still a neighbor and still powerful, and willing to bide its time until a proper takeover could be orchestrated.
However, Poland has extended a middle digit in Russia's direction.
Bloomberg.com: WorldwideThe game just got a bit more complicated. I wonder how long it'll be until there's a Polish model C-130? Or F-22, for that matter?Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and Poland signed a preliminary accord today that will allow for 10 U.S. interceptor missiles to be based in the eastern European country, completing a defense system that Russia opposes.
The U.S. has agreed to Polish requests including modernization of its armed forces in exchange for the location of the missiles, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in an interview with private broadcaster TVN24 this evening.
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