Top Ten Things Putin said to Obama about Ukraine
By Selwyn Duke While Barack Obama's recent telephone conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin about the Crimean standoff has been widely reported, the exact substance of the discussion has remained a mystery. That is, until now. Owing to highly placed confidential sources, I'm pleased to report that I have become privy to some of the details of their talk. What follows are the top ten things Putin said to Obama:
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The president reportedly was somewhat befuddled after the conversation and told an aide, "When does persuasion become invasion? I don't know, that's above my pay grade." Meanwhile, Putin is said to have explained to a close advisor, "I figured that after his election, I'd have more flexibility." Contact Selwyn Duke, follow him on Twitter or log on to SelwynDuke.com.
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