Bellshill. Russia 's economy is hurting, and whilst sanctions are imperfect, they massively increase the cost for Russia to do business. (View Post)

Russian economic stats are pretty much unknown and/or unbelievable atm. (View Post)

It's an interesting question. The Russophile line seems to be that they did not need western aid in WW2, and it made no difference. Whilst the US/UK aid (and vast amounts came from the UK) was t… (View Post)

Here in the UK, we are spending many, many millions getting rid of as many level crossings over our railways as possible. It is a significant negative factor in the reopening of railways (negative in… (View Post)

The one thing I'll say about the dress / school incident: There's zero way I'd place my son, when he is twelve, in the media spotlight in this sort of manner. You cannot control the st… (View Post)