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However, DJT will change the relationship with Russia (as it currently stands), and has already had discussions with Putin.  Asking Putin not to escalate the war with Ukraine.  If in fact the collaboration with Putin is valid - the question must be asked:  Would Putin validate North Korea conducting a nuclear test?  All behaviors of North Korea will now have a reflection on Putin.   

Trump advised Putin not to escalate war with Ukraine

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/11/11/russia-ukraine-war-donald-trump-vladimir-putin/76191041007/

Putin and KJU have recently entered into a military pact https://www.newsweek.com/russian-lawmakers-ratify-military-pact-north-korea-1974214

White House Says North Korea Military In Russia 'Highly Concerning'

"Russian lawmakers on Thursday ratified a military pact with North Korea, deepening ties between the two nations as the U.S. confirmed it was aware of the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia.

The agreement signals an increased level of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, raising concerns in the West.

The State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, swiftly endorsed the "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty that Russian President Vladimir Putin signed with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang in June.

The treaty obliges both countries to provide immediate military assistance using "all means" if either is attacked, marking the most significant alliance between the two nations since the end of the Cold War."

I requested clarification from the Admins on how we would discern "intent" in this line in the RC: "We will consider Venezuela to have invaded Guyana if Venezuelan troops enter Guyana with the intent of occupying...."

Their quick and useful response was, "For the purposes of this question, we would interpret intent based on observable actions rather than trying to infer motives. Depending on the situation, we may need to wait for additional information to know whether an incursion was a brief or unintentional crossing or an attempt to occupy, capture or control territory. For cases where intent is ambiguous (e.g., a staged border incident), we will consider reports from reliable news sources and official responses from both countries, and use our best judgment to make a determination."

I also asked about #2 above, whether attacks by water cannons would count, etc. Admins replied, "With regard to Venezuelan attacks on offshore Guyanese oil wells, firing on or any other hostile actions that cause physical harm to oil wells, infrastructure, or support vessels would be considered an attack. Ramming re-supply vessels would count, and attacks with water cannons would likely count provided they cause physical damage or cause significant disruption in operations."