Links — 19 Dec 2021

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Russia’s ultimatum to the WestThe Vineyard of the SakerRussia’s ultimatum to the WestThe Sakerhttp://thesaker.is/russias-ultimatum-to-the-west/Eurasia ReviewUS Senator: Russia Trying To Create ‘Pretext For War’ By Making Impossible-To-Accept Demands From US, NATORadio Free Europe/Radio Libertyhttps://www.eurasiareview.com/20122021-us-senator-russia-trying-to-create-pretext-for-war-by-making-impossible-to-accept-demands-from-us-nato/TASSAny NATO’s expansion adds to its own vulnerability - Russian senior diplomathttps://tass.com/politics/1377781Sputnik InternationalFrench Defenсe Minister Says Paris Unwilling to Return to Cold War With Russiahttps://sputniknews.com/20211219/french-defense-minister-says-paris-unwilling-to-return-to-cold-war-with-russia-1091645774.htmlMoon of AlabamaRussia

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