Mikhail Gorbachev: World Appears To Be Preparing For War

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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev urged President Trump and his Russian counterpart to discontinue their budding arms race Thursday amid fears either will trigger an international conflict as their current bilateral relationship evokes memories of decades earlier. “Politicians and military leaders sound increasingly belligerent and defense doctrines more dangerous. Commentators and TV personalities are joining the…

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