Security23 Feb 2022 12:05
"Russia's GDP is smaller than that of Texas. Putin can only stay relevant by being disruptive and he's very good at that - look at past elections in UK and US and various cyber-attacks. He also has a lot of (poor) people at his disposal, sadly quite literally, and a small number of mega-wealthy people who wouldn't hesitate to militate against him if he doesn't help them perpetuate his wealth."
"Jonny. At the risk of repeating myself, I agree entirely. Tsar Putin is making a terrible mistake. Despite its landmass size Russia's economy is just half of the Uk's and about the same as Texas. It relies heavily on primary resources and Europe, in particular, will look to other energy and primary sources."
theroot - Would you care to elaborate on your blasphemous replies to the above quotes?
Just requesting...Afty