>>>Hell, do the deal with Russia direct. Maybe agree to let them take over the rest of Ukraine so your US companies can have safe access to the minerals;-?
But you couldn't pick a least trustworthy, and dangerous, country do that deal in if you tried.
Hyup, do the deal with the murdering KGB head of the Russkies today.
Putin has proven what a trustworthy Boy Scout he is.
Just make sure you always carry a geiger counter with you anytime you eat or drink after 'making that deal'.

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