Originally Posted by
Recc
Whilst the 'death sentence' was certainly approved in Moscow, it is probably intended as a negotiating stance. Much like their foreign policy, it is aimed at manufacturing a crisis out of thin air and then seeking a 'compromise' solution. Awful situation for them to be in though.
That makes sense; seems to be the same thing going on with the grain shipments and negotiating with Turkey. A few weeks ago that wasn't even on the table.