Putin has previously told Russians that they are safe with him. That is the bargain - they give up certain freedoms in exchange for securtity and a strong economy. Ooops. (View Post)

President Xi will help with that problem. For a price... (View Post)

Russia may not want =/= Russia can enforce. This winter is going to be brutal for all concerned in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Ukrainians have endured 4 winters of it. Up to now, Russians in Moscow … (View Post)

Can you come round my place please and let in the New Year? I'm trapped in my home because I have a Scottish wife who believes this nonsense... (View Post)

Either that - or the weather in Russia is currently so severe, the diesel froze. (View Post)