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5. I'd bet on Russia/Belarus.

Sat Jul 27, 2024, 12:55 AM

Jul 27

Last edited Sat Jul 27, 2024, 11:19 AM - Edit history (1)

Revenge operation for being countries banned from the Olympics.

15 athletes from Russia and 18 from neighboring Belarus are slated to compete as "Individual Neutral Athletes," or AINs for short...meaning that Russian and Belarusian flags, national anthems and uniforms will be absent from the Paris Games.

ETA:
July 13: U.S. officials warn of Russia's sabotage operations in Europe

May 10: Suspected Russian sabotage: The great return of Kremlin agents to Europe?

July 9: Intelligence on Russian sabotage threat prompted increase in security at US military bases in Europe

Another motive:
July 26: EU transfers 1.5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

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There's been no discussion of the arson attacks against French rail lines on Friday [View all] Renew Deal Jul 26 OP

I don't think that we're Francophobic Arthur_Frain Jul 26 #1

This is not about the olympics Renew Deal Jul 26 #2

I'm sorry. Arthur_Frain Jul 27 #4

It's in LBN ... Princess Turandot Jul 26 #3

I'd bet on Russia/Belarus. moondust Jul 27 #5

Possible FSB agent Kirill Gryaznov Meowmee Jul 27 #8