C'EST VRAIMENT PATHÉTIQUE : MACRON SUPPLIE POUTINE

Summary

In a detailed discussion, a significant European country, non-English speaking, summoned our ambassador to address the strained and unlikely to improve diplomatic relations. Despite this, they expressed interest in discussing potential collaborations due to Russia's strengthened positions in Africa—specifically in the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad—contrasting with their weakened influence there. The conversation also touched on cynical approaches to diplomacy, including proposals for mutual inspections under the New START Treaty, highlighting the underlying distrust and strategic maneuvering. Furthermore, it delves into the issue of asset confiscation to support Ukraine, with mentions of legal challenges and international negotiations aimed at enabling such actions. Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's comments on potential reciprocal confiscations if such measures were implemented against Russian assets were also highlighted, underscoring the complex interplay of international law, diplomacy, and financial strategies amidst geopolitical tensions.

Takeaways

• 😡 A European country criticized Russia's strengthening positions in Africa during a meeting with a Russian ambassador.
• 😠 The European country suggested cooperating with Russia in Africa despite having poor relations.
• 😠 The ambassador saw this as cynicism and rejected any such cooperation.
• 😡 The US also suggested hypocritical cooperation around nuclear inspections under the START treaty.
• 😠 Russia rejects these cynical diplomatic overtures from unfriendly nations.
• 😟 Russia believes some diplomats lack intelligence and principles.
• 😠 The West's greed now extends beyond treaties to outright theft of Russian assets.
• 😟 The US is privately pushing Europe to change laws to enable asset seizure.
• 🤔 Russia warns it has assets to confiscate in retaliation if this happens.
• 😐 Russia's finance minister commented on potential Western asset confiscation.

Q & A

Which countries were mentioned as places where positions were strengthened?

Positions were strengthened in the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad.

What was the nature of the discussion between the ambassador and the representatives of the non-English speaking European country?

The discussion was about the weakened positions of the European country in Africa and a proposal to meet and discuss potential cooperation despite poor bilateral relations.

What was the reaction to the proposal of inspecting nuclear facilities?

The reaction was cynical, with an expectation of continued criticism and attacks on each other, but a willingness to discuss inspections of nuclear facilities.

How did the speaker perceive the intelligence of people working in diplomatic institutions?

The speaker believed that smart people work in diplomatic institutions, but acknowledged that this is not always the case.

What was the speaker's opinion on the nature of people in the past compared to now?

The speaker suggested that people were previously dishonest in a political sense, attempting to deceive others, but now are perceived as being dishonest in a more direct manner.

What specific issue did the speaker mention the Europeans were cautious about, regarding legality?

The speaker mentioned that Europeans were cautious about confiscating assets to fund Ukraine, seeking ways to legally justify such actions.

What did American representatives reportedly explain to Europeans in closed contacts?

American representatives reportedly explained how to change laws to allow for the final confiscation of assets.

What did Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov comment on?

Anton Siluanov commented on a similar topic, stating that Russia could also confiscate assets in response if such confiscations occur.

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between the discussed countries and the United States?

The speaker implies that there is a level of cynicism and distrust in the relationship, with a focus on negotiations about nuclear inspections and asset confiscation.

How does the speaker view the European countries' respect for their own laws in relation to asset confiscation?

The speaker believes that European countries still show some respect for their own laws, which is why they are hesitant to proceed with asset confiscation without finding a legal basis.