Rob Lee

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Rob Lee @RALee85

@APHClarkson But he probably could have walked away with some limited concessions in mid-March when it was clear his initial maximalist goals were out of reach and didn't. He was ok with accepting more limited, achievable goals in previous conflict, but not in this case. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 17, 2022

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Rob Lee @RALee85

Good points. I considered these examples and concluded he would most likely pursue more limited objectives in this invasion. Instead, he pursued maximalist goals and didn't reduce his aims once regime change failed. The pattern has changed which makes predictions more difficult. — PolitiTweet.org

We keep hearing from self-described Putin experts that Putin will never back down, will never surrender, will only… https://t.co/7Cf4AnHqlm

Posted Oct. 17, 2022

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Rob Lee @RALee85

The mobilization decision, which was one of the riskiest political decisions of his career, clearly suggests that Putin thinks losing this war is an even greater threat. Hard to know which previous conflict/example is best for understanding how Putin will respond at this point. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 17, 2022