Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, recently declared that “Putin just thumbed his nose” at the international community, signaling defiance in the face of mounting pressure over Russia’s actions in Ukraine and beyond. His remarks, delivered during a televised interview, reflect growing frustration among U.S. officials over what they perceive as Vladimir Putin’s blatant disregard for diplomatic norms and Western deterrence

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