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					Originally Posted by  Ozy_Flame
					 
				 
				Some of the follow-ups from the American statements say this is a "mid to long-term crisis", not an immediate one. 
 
If I had to put my finger on it, it is space-based delivery capabilities for nuclear-armed warheads. Historically the VKS has been about defense capabilities. I suspect there is a new offensive tactic/weapon that could threaten the US or NATO that intelligence has unearthed. It may be relating to the GLONASS satellite systems in play too. 
			
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Maybe they're getting serious about climate change?
Does the GOP still deny it BTW?  Or has that particular ship sailed at this point?