A lot within Russia is still directed by the state so there is the question of who is getting paid what etc. The real issue for Russia is they are now clearly engaged in a meat grinder war/ it’s hard… (View Post)

Not sure if posted already but Sweden is taking its defence spending to 2% of GDP: https://twitter.com/AnnLinde/status/1501941726105141254 (View Post)

I agree with you, we on this side of the fence need to be careful (and the same goes with Ukraine with its passing of a Bill to seize all Russian property in the country). (View Post)

Would that be Chernihiv where the 10 Russian tanks were reportedly abandoned? I’m not saying the situation isn’t dire but Russia hasn’t got unlimited time. Every day that goes, the Ukrainians are tra… (View Post)

Indeed. I would be amazed if a large chunk of the ruling class is not thinking that, if they get rid of Putin and call off the invasion while blaming him for the decision, they might be able to wrang… (View Post)