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You know what is funny about it? Russia does not benefit from US getting involved based on article 5, but guess who does.
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That’s why Russia attacks in the mentioned ways instead of an open attack.

So they can deny everything and play the victim.

They know the NATO countries won’t call article 5 for that.

And that benefits Russia

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:D it is a plausible explanation. The 'fun' thing about war is that information is part of the warfare and in our times propaganda is more important than ever. Naturally, there is a simpler explanation: Ukraine needs a more direct intervention so it seeks to manufacture a reason. Crazy. People working towards their individual interests.
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