Subject: pre-emptive strike Mr Sarkozy’s predecessor, Jacques Chirac, was one of Mr Putin’s staunchest supporters in the EU. Many observers have suggested that Mr Sarkozy might take a tougher line. By offering a lucrative deal to Total, Mr Putin has made a pre-emptive strike and has suggested that Mr Sarkozy should emulate his predecessor in his relationship with Russia."Упреждающий удар" здесь никаким боком. Так? Так. "Ва-банк" тоже... равно как и "ход конем"... Элементарно ведь, а не могу слово подобрать. Может, осенит кого изящным вариантом? Заранее спасибо.
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