Eurpoean authorities appear somewhat surprised at the backlash to their targeting of American companies for large fines. (View Post)

Saratov refinery again has a smoking problem. https://x.com/bohuslavskakate/status/2003796879952465992 (View Post)

Xi thinks of the long term, and is already buying up Russian bonds denominated in Yuan. His plan is probably to buy Vladivostok back for pennies on the dollar. (View Post)

Well done to your daughter. If you can afford it, offer to match her donation to her charity as well as your own. (View Post)

Fear of secondary sanctions, from a nation whose reported exports to Russia have risen 10x in the last three years. (View Post)