Another possibility, suggested by Stanley Nerdlinger II (npub1hn6…nth0) is that Ratcliffe pressured .RU officials not to impede .US sanctions against Iran.
Good luck with that. Goods & ressources already flow both ways between the two and there are credible reports of .RU sharing sat intelligence with Iran ahead of Shaheed strikes on US assets in the Gulf.
Again, .RU people will probably shake their heads thoughtfully and tell him "Of course, we understand, we will do our best" and laugh all the way to the bank.
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