Putin just made a concerning announcement about three countries – and it could pave the way for an invasion

But it does explain why diplomats pay close attention to rhetoric.

Russia’s Concerns About Russian-Speaking Populations

One recurring theme in Kremlin messaging involves Russian-speaking minorities living outside Russia.

Large Russian-speaking communities exist in several former Soviet republics, including the Baltic States.

For years, Moscow has argued that these populations face discrimination.

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