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Unacceptable
“The annexation of the four Ukrainian regions by Russia is unacceptable.”
This is a quote from a Dutch politician from last week.
He addressed the Dutch press before he went ahead and summoned the Russian ambassador to the Netherlands to convey the same message.
He got the order wrong and should have talked to the ambassador first.
Not that I think the ambassador is impressed with what a Dutch politician has to say, but just because I think you first address your concerns in private before you make them public.
But this is the way of the world these days.
Shameless self-promotion and (social) media addiction.
Although everyone will tell you they don’t like the media.
And we all know that’s a lie.
A means to an end.
I’m also sure the politician never even thought his words would have any effect, but if he didn’t do anything, he would look weak.
He’s expected to summon ambassadors of countries who don’t act in the interest of our national interests and values.
