Hungary is the main troublemaker, and it only takes one to ruin any initiative requiring unanimity. Beyond that, AIUI Germany, Italy and Austria at least have all been heel-dragging on punishing Russ… (View Post)

A long list of measures being announced. I would like to hear what the analysts who understand these things have to say about what has been said, but - whilst, amongst other things, an asset freeze i… (View Post)

The Germans are going to be forced to pick a side here. The cancellation of Nord Stream 2 is an encouraging sign but it does nothing with regard to existing trade. The Poles and especially the Baltic… (View Post)

The profound wisdom of all the countries that rushed to join NATO after the end of the Soviet Empire is now obvious, if it wasn't before. Putin can't go after any of them without declaring war on thr… (View Post)

Genocidal dictators in mutual support group shocker. (View Post)