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"A pipeline into the heart of Europe
By M K Bhadrakumar
Not many people know that Russian President Vladimir Putin co-authored in 2004 a fascinating book on classical judo titled Judo: History, Theory, Practice. In his book, Putin describes how with 'minimum effort, maximum effect', it becomes possible to bring your opponent flying on to the mat. The trick is to 'give way in order to conquer'.
When Putin flew into Zagreb last weekend, his words came to mind - instead of 'digging in your heels and resisting your opponent's onslaught', you just unlock at the last minute, and your big and strong opponent, 'not meeting any resistance and
unable to stop', will lose balance and fall. It seems the bigger the opponent, the heavier he falls."
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