A few days ago
Tung V

What is a “byzantine manoeuvring” ?

The context is : Yet the deeper answer is that the choice of Mr Zubkov is just one more instalment in the Kremlin’s byzantine manoeuvrings to decide who will run Russia when Mr Putin steps down at the end of his second term next March

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A few days ago
iwasnotanazipolka

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“Byzantine” gives the feeling of secret pacts, deals, arrangements. It carries with it a feeling of complication and intricacy. In this case, lots of intrigue with the selection of the new PM of Russia.
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A few days ago
Cherry Pie
It refers to a strategic choice, a move made to attain a goal in politics, diplomacy. The byzantines were very good at manoeuvres during their empire’s good times!
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