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Lucia_LA t1_j26hiic wrote
Why is Putin still acting like a big leader? He's a meme, no state on this planet still takes him serious and is only nice to him to abuse him for cheap gas and oil. Hes a bigger clown than Trump.
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InterPunct t1_j26j0wa wrote
If the enemy of my enemy is my friend, what does that make the friend of my enemy?
Yelmel t1_j26jbzy wrote
Hopefully. I mean, it would be nice if this threesome had jealousy issues.
CrazyGayUncle t1_j26k033 wrote
Which says plenty about the character of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
UrsusMajor53 t1_j26kbyy wrote
He needs Ben.
Former_Football_2182 t1_j26kzhp wrote
Fascists love other fascists.
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DevilahJake t1_j26lw8c wrote
Your frenemy.
bualing t1_j26lyic wrote
With "no state on this planet" u mean 10% of the world population aka the west?
Voxunpopuli t1_j26me3x wrote
Short answer, nukes.
macross1984 t1_j26mjj9 wrote
Wonderful. Putin praising Iran's mortal enemy. I wonder if he will get more drones after this.
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Alkdmani t1_j26o20x wrote
Iran's mortal enemy is Saudi Arabia, they have been having proxy war with each other for decades now, funding and aiding militias on opposite sides in Syria, Yemen and Iraq. So it is like the cold-war but slightly warmer.
So it kinda weird how Israel like to project itself as fighting against Iran, yet they have done nothing to prove that, aside from empty threats.
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Shogouki t1_j26pdr8 wrote
And, despite Russia going to hell in a hand basket, still maintaining enough loyalists and/or influence that he's not been assassinated yet.
Shogouki t1_j26pr82 wrote
Russia only has a population of about 143 million people which isn't remotely 10% of the world's population.
racedownhill t1_j26q1hp wrote
The current Iranian government’s mortal enemy is the concept of democracy. They need to be able to paint Israel as an existential threat and unify / repress the ordinary citizens of Iran according to the whims / desires of the elites. The average Iranian citizen wants nothing to do with this.
Netanyahu will play the corresponding role on the Israeli side. How he managed to become prime minister again, with his track record and all the corruption charges… I’ll never know.
Netanyahu in charge of Israel strengthens the Iranian regime, and therefore, Putin’s hand as well.
pickleer t1_j26q2x9 wrote
I'm no bibi fan but damn, that's the kinda press you don't need!
AyeeHayche t1_j26q3jl wrote
Israel has struck:
Iranian targets in Syria,dropping 2000 Bombs in 2018 alone
Iranian targets in Iraq
Iranian nuclear sites and scientists
Syrian government (Iranian proxy)
Hezbollah (Iranian Proxy)
Hamas (Iranian Proxy)
PMF (Iranian Proxy)
Don’t act like they are not heavily involved in their conflict against Iran
pickleer t1_j26q7r5 wrote
Why is trump? Same as Kim's incessant saber rattling. It's all about ego and limp little noodles. Though I'm sure there's an international kompromat trading circle with these guys...
IrishPigskin t1_j26sb7i wrote
You could write this exact same headline with Obama, Trump, or Biden and show a picture of them sitting down and talking with Putin.
Note that Zelensky also congratulated Netanyahu, so now you’re just all tied up and conflicted aren’t you?
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Strange_Camp_9714 t1_j26sr39 wrote
man I wish Turkey, Israel, China, Hungary, North Korea, Russia, Elon and Andrew tatte would fuck off for 5 minutes so we can have some democracy
RowdyRoddyRosenstein t1_j26t2w9 wrote
I'm struck by the distance between Russian-aligned media (which leans strongly pro-Palestinian) and actual Russia/Israel relations.
Jerthy t1_j26tlok wrote
Well now it got interesting, wonder what Iran has to say about that xD
ScienceFactsNumbers t1_j26tmcn wrote
Putin is just desperate for anyone to be his friend after the whole world suddenly realized how dumb and weak he is.
Jerthy t1_j26tp0u wrote
Tate just got arested xD
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Electrical-Can-7982 t1_j26ucmp wrote
thats a bad sign.. Putin never called upon Biden when he won.. is Netanyahu another Trump wannabe puppet??
TheGhostOfGeneStoner t1_j26v90n wrote
Aka the pivot guy
kevin7419 t1_j26w8ec wrote
One fuckhead tyrant congratulating another
needle-roulette t1_j26ybth wrote
two men with the same plans for their neighbors
Feisty-Juan t1_j26z16l wrote
And Putin pawn! Putin’s missin sum Trump ignorance right now!
Feisty-Juan t1_j26zjn4 wrote
Who do you think is killing nuclear scientists in Iran? Here’s a hint. It ain’t America!
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Lazorgunz t1_j271vfp wrote
so like all but 1 major economies, all tech leaders, scientific powerhouses and democracies, 80% of military power.. the overwhelming source of international aid, then yes, THAT 10% of the population
if push comes to shove and secondary sanctions are on the table, its quite clear what direction most countries will choose to go. although that is unlikely given how hard russia is getting its shit pushed in already with the west and allies throwing reserve tech and chump change around
pantie_fa t1_j2748ye wrote
Mobsters of a feather. . .
pantie_fa t1_j274uup wrote
> How he managed to become prime minister again, with his track record and all the corruption charges… I’ll never know.
Of course you know. We all fucking know. He takes care of his lieutenants, and they wanted him back. They wanted their money train to get back on the tracks and moving.
pantie_fa t1_j2753ny wrote
Trump is definitely a Netanyahu wannabe.
Lucky__Mike t1_j2765fv wrote
Are you trying to tell me they aren't all unfortunate accidents?? I am shocked and appalled. I am also shocked and awed.
Law-of-Poe t1_j276gpu wrote
Was he praising him or just congratulating. I remember he congratulated Biden on his win too and there is no love between those two
FreedomIsFried t1_j278r44 wrote
(ง ͡ʘ ͜ʖ ͡ʘ)ง
DeepSeaHobbit t1_j27cu4b wrote
>99% of people just want to go to work, live in peace, and see theirs kids fed, clothed and educated.
I really feel that it's not 99%. It's a majority, but not as overwhelming as that.
My evidence is the last few years.
Ok-Duck9106 t1_j27d7bm wrote
This makes me ill.
Tractor_Pete t1_j27e2nk wrote
Corrupt belligerent neofascists know their own.
backcountrydrifter t1_j27f1fl wrote
Every society is 3 missed meals away from chaos.
Vladimir Lenin (who Putin’s grandfather was the personal chef for)
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WoodsieOwl31416 t1_j27lf2v wrote
Reich-wingers unite.
NeverPostsGold t1_j27lwqu wrote
Look at putler trying to manspread.
dlev_ t1_j27q6fj wrote
This “cooperation between nations” is boiler plate diplomatic spiel - wouldn’t be surprised if he said it if all, and all said it back to him.
However, of the above you mention, only Trump rode Putin’s dick hard enough to get blisters.
StableGenius- t1_j27qrn1 wrote
And of the people that vote for him
Reddvox t1_j27td3i wrote
More the concept of humanity...basic human rights, decency is the enemy of all those dictators across the globe.
Ideon_ t1_j27u4lx wrote
that's not the compliment he thinks it is.
Used-Lie-5150 t1_j27xbe2 wrote
Bibi was democratically elected.
Used-Lie-5150 t1_j27xkhc wrote
Netanyahu told Putin that Israel is bombing in Syria, and that if Russia tries to stop they'll bomb Russian air defence. So they put together a mechanism to not get in each others way. https://youtu.be/ShdJbF53P2o
Used-Lie-5150 t1_j27xmgi wrote
https://youtu.be/ShdJbF53P2o Bibi explains it all in this interview
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Nileghi t1_j27zvgl wrote
Which is so bizarre, because Bibi even stated he'll think of sending weapons to Ukraine.
He wont of course, because he's a jackass, but I dont see why theres any love lost for Putin here.
Asshole_Physicst t1_j281dch wrote
How does that align with Putin hosting the Palestinian leaders two months ago?
be_a_duck t1_j281hfu wrote
> 99% of people just want to go to work, live in peace, and see theirs kids fed, clothed and educated.
Tell me you're living in a 1st world country and never been to the Middle East and elsewhere without telling me you are projecting.
Asshole_Physicst t1_j281r8n wrote
Seriously? Should I remind you that in all of its history, israel never once engaged in a war on its neighbors? In all of its wars, it was militarily attacked by the Palestinian and Arab countries. How does this even remotely similar to Russia? Also, did Ukraine tried to eliminate Russia in multiple occasions?
hypnos_surf t1_j2824ep wrote
Weird Eastern European/Asian diplomatic relationships.
“Let’s be friends solely based on our hatred for the US and west with no other form of logic or trust bonding us.”
johnn48 t1_j2830lz wrote
Nothing confirms your Authoritarian bona fides like congratulations from Vladimir.
slashtom t1_j2835y6 wrote
Uhh Netanyahu has no issues killing Iranian scientists and bombing their nuclear sites. He has done it before.
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Sin1st_er t1_j286cge wrote
TIL there are no major economies, tech leaders, democracies and Military power outside the west.
Alkdmani t1_j28745z wrote
This is a weird thing to be prideful of, considering Israel obtained Nukes in secret and for decades kept denying existence of their nuke heads.
But yeah lets take pride in a nation violating sovereignty of another, instead of Idk diplomacy? which has worked under Obama and showed Iran was willing to work with international communities in-regards to their program.
Edit: And seeing how Israel for decades have been claiming Iran are 2-3 years away from nukes, and under last deal with Iran, it was shown they were no where near that.... It does cast huge shadow of a doubt on what Israel has been claiming.
JohanGrimm t1_j2878wd wrote
>100 years ago there were less than 2 billion people on the planet
This is always so crazy to me. In one person's theoretical life the population quadrupled.
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monkey_brennan t1_j287fos wrote
Peas in a pod
cassert24 t1_j28843y wrote
Fascist supporting another fascist.
IrishPigskin t1_j288umv wrote
And yet, of the three, he’s the only one that Putin didn’t invade and seize territory during his administration.
Professional-Web8436 t1_j2899eq wrote
A good hatefuck.
External-Platform-18 t1_j28a2d3 wrote
He has congratulated the victory of almost every world leader in 20 years.
Zelenskyy is pretty much the only leader he didn’t congratulate.
Speaking of Zelenskyy, he also sent congratulations.
road-hogwithanolddog t1_j28art7 wrote
The 1% would be immediately replaced.
gordo65 t1_j28blxv wrote
He’s always been the anti-Semites’ favorite Israeli prime minister.
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passcork t1_j28chph wrote
Problem is, with that 1%. You have to launch a new bunch of 2000 "leaders" into space 40 thousand times over...
jamin_g t1_j28crpx wrote
Premiering 2023 wife swap, international
AYidInMokum t1_j28dy0w wrote
Six day war. Israel preemptively attacked.
I've no hatred of Israel, i have family there and would happily flee there if shit got bad for my people where i live, lets not distort history.
That said, this article is clickybait almost every world leader give congratulations to others for elections. My favorite will always been when Berlusconi congratulated America on electing a well sun tanned president.
Taolan13 t1_j28eyd2 wrote
The enemy of my enemy is my enemys enemy. No more, no less.
Maxim 29.
Couple_Overall t1_j28fq20 wrote
Netanyahu has always had good relations with Putin.
Couple_Overall t1_j28ftsx wrote
Why's that news? World leaders always congratulate whoever wins elections in other countries, it's standard procedure.
MATELERE t1_j28i3ye wrote
I broadly agree with what you say. But my cynical take on it is that as soon as the 2000 "leaders" or top 1% or however else you'd like to refer to them are launched into space, the next 2000 take their place. Humans are inherently greedy and always want more. Even if you don't consider yourself somebody who would succumb to the greed and power, there are at least another nearly 8 billion people who would.
dissentrix t1_j28i8fq wrote
This is because Israel can't really just be resumed, on a geopolitical level, to the Palestinian conflict - like most countries, it's a complex country with a multi-faceted society, and complicated relations with the other (also complex) countries surrounding them; and in Israel's case specifically, those relations tend to be even more complicated than the average, due to their unique history in the region.
Also, it's not like Russian fascists genuinely care that much about the Palestinian cause; they're doing it mostly out of opportunism. It's like whenever they bring up the rights of Palestinians (or any other oppressed population, like Black people in America) as whataboutism, and to dunk on "the West". These groups of people are just pawns in their geopolitical rhetoric and strategy.
Melodic-Chemist-381 t1_j28q5f5 wrote
Great. The tyrant, Benjamin Neanderthal-Yahoo.
baka___shinji t1_j28r0qf wrote
Lol just when one thought Israel couldn’t get any more right wing!
habbapabba t1_j28s7i2 wrote
the 50 degree celsius war
HiHoJufro t1_j28snkx wrote
... Israel is a democracy already, though?
Tduhon t1_j28t2b8 wrote
For as much theater as Iran and Israel’s right wing display, they are both the boogeyman the other needs for legitimacy.
It’s no different with Hamas. That threat is what constitutes the very need for their existence.
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Panzerx t1_j28upvt wrote
Putin probably helps him get elected
Fuzzy_Logic_4_Life t1_j28uye8 wrote
“Russia’s Putin” - do they get paid by the word? I mean what other Putins make world news?
Cowkonaut t1_j28vbl4 wrote
Yeah, it’s pretty basic diplomacy to congratulate the incoming government of a country and wish to have good cooperation with them.
oldcreaker t1_j28wtre wrote
From one fascist to another.
Zucc_Boi_ t1_j28y60r wrote
Israel and Russia are not friends, more like "we're enemies, but we have other things to focus on". Unlike Europe-Russia dynamics, there are many factors at play that decide how Israel-Russia relations progress. For both, it's impossible to just shut everything off and say "we're done talking". Europe can certainly afford such an approach.
Russia's and Iran's mutual arms deals plus Israel's aid to Ukraine are definitely putting a strain on Israeli-Russian relations, but it would take a lot more than that to sever their ties.
Think of it as a more complex version of US-China relations. Both are actively taking military actions against one another, but trade continues.
Zucc_Boi_ t1_j28ygky wrote
Jews don't need an enemy to keep existing, but okay. That's like saying blacks need whites to keep existing, or vice versa.
Zucc_Boi_ t1_j28ykzd wrote
Well he's not getting it from Israel. Israel was never Russia's friend, and after going through several wars with one another, their relations are a simple "don't bother me, I won't bother you".
Zucc_Boi_ t1_j28yrc9 wrote
Israel is doing the heavy lifting, carrying out pretty much all kinetic operations on its own. In terms of contribution, the US comes second. Saudi Arabia isn't even in the top 10 list.
Tduhon t1_j28zqzf wrote
I’m talking about the governments.
I think it would be hard to argue that foreign policy isn’t the wedge issue that keeps the Israeli right wing in power.
deco-nouveau t1_j290b6g wrote
>Think of it as a more complex version of US-China relations. Both are actively taking military actions against one another, but trade continues.
This is the exact dynamic to keep in mind for Israel-Russia relations. They're too deeply died on security issues to cut all ties, but they do not like one another.
Zucc_Boi_ t1_j290cda wrote
It really isn't. In terms of foreign policy, Israel's center-left governments were consistently better performing, and that includes Iran as a threat. In case you're not following, Israel's right wing parties' PR is dominantly focused on internal security, with 2nd place being playing on the feelings of the poor.
Iran is a serious threat to Israel, not a boogeyman. Hence every party takes a strong stance vs it.
fjmj1980 t1_j290u1j wrote
Russia leverages Jewish emigration to ensure Israel does not give weapons to Ukraine.
themightycatp00 t1_j291f8q wrote
Netanyahu had a huge election poster of him and putin hugging hung during elections
VannaTLC t1_j293k03 wrote
Fuck I love finding other Schlock fans in the wild.
Feisty-Juan t1_j29bzn7 wrote
Fuck irans sovereignty! They’re a fascist/ religious zealot government that openly kills its own people and publicly executes them so they can instill fear into them! Love Oboma but he made mistakes. He didn’t stand up to Russia when they invaded Ukraine and made a deal with Iran that couldn’t be verified because Iran didn’t allow proper inspections of their nuclear facilities. They’re not trying to build nuclear power plants! If you believe that then you’re an F-ing infant! Look how well all tha diplomacy worked in Russia! And China! I’m not being prideful about Israel handling there business! I’m just glad for once a country that has a problem is taking care of it and not involving the U.S. in it! Anyone who side’s with the Iranian government is someone who’s opinions are a complete waste of time! Your POV is ignorant and a sad example of claiming to grasp a difficult situation in the real world! Go pound sand!
ncc74656m t1_j29int9 wrote
As a Jew I would be aghast and know my life had gone seriously off the rails if someone like Putin were to be excited over my election. Shows you that there's some bad vibes in the universe when Yoni dies heroically and his shitty brother rides that wave into fanatical right wing expansionism.
Taolan13 t1_j29jqcd wrote
I find with a little extrapolation many of the maxims are universally applicable.
Maxim 1, for example. Pillage, then burn. If you wave away the violent language as a metaphor, you have a powerful statement about the importance of doing things in the proper order. If you burn before you pillage there's not as much loot.
sideofirish t1_j29pwj3 wrote
Weird how fascist dictators love each other…
pfcsock t1_j29sc8f wrote
One monster knows another
Pit_of_Death t1_j29tu3r wrote
Fascists do tend to stick together generally speaking.
TheseLipsSinkShips t1_j29u0xy wrote
Isreal, I will say this once… you’re turning into the monster you hated and which provided the motivation for the birth of your nation. US aid can not be used to support a fascist agenda.
Voxunpopuli t1_j29u5v5 wrote
True. Plus people conveniently keep falling out of windows.
needle-roulette t1_j2a2hj8 wrote
should i remind you israel and pushed people out of their homes then they build housing settlements with residents armed with assault rifles and private army's?
KptKreampie t1_j2aak3u wrote
Now they are just missing Trump and the "patriot" right will have their Holy Trinity.
Thatguyxlii t1_j2anj9s wrote
A totalitarian prick liking another totalitarian prick. Unprecedented.
Fantastic_Fox4948 t1_j2au4v1 wrote
A couple of tighty righties.
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americangentleman72 t1_j2b96x6 wrote
It’s spelt F-A-S-C-I-S-T!!! Learn how to spell before calling and insulting two world leader figures that aren’t what you say they are!!!
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Varolyn t1_j26h8wq wrote
Hmm wouldn’t Iran be upset that Putin feels this way?