bargaining counter
noun
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: something that can be used to gain an advantage when trying to make a deal or an agreement : bargaining chip
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Tuesday’s talks occurred at a crucial time in the war, as Moscow’s forces continue to advance in the Kursk region of Russia – where Ukraine launched a shock incursion in August – threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining counter.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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