Once upon a time, this was seen as an act of aggression
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It still is perceived as such. Actions like these erode relationships and shift perspectives. But before you take countermeasures it is good to think about cui bono.
As an example: the EU member country Hungary is currently plagued by an autocratic leader named Orban. This man is openly hostile to the EU and provocations are his daily business. The EU could a) play hardball and retaliate, which would have grave consequences for the people of that country and give Orban an opportunity to spin this in his favour. Or b) Play nice (within limits) thus having a greater chance for the people of this country to realize in the upcoming elections in Hungary there is a better choice than Orban.
I don't think there's any trend of Hungarians turning on Orban, and given the harm he does to the EU as a whole they frankly should play hardball.
New lows every day. It's astounding how one-sided our relationship with this 'ally' is, yet no one in charge seems to be willing to seriously question it.
that unwillingness is really suspicious too
Our elites don‘t care, apparently. Israel can do whatever it wants. Maybe an actual nuke would elicit a somewhat more strong response.