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Let's do a quick resupply of Ukrainian units trying relieve Mariupol. Just to make Putin even wackier, a little.
I started out joking but maybe something like that might be enough to "spine up" the remaining generals to relieve Putler for gross incompetence. Or something.
Putin says the freeze on Russian assets by Western countries has destroyed trust [...]
There is serious talk India will deal in Ruble<->Rupee and China in Ruble<->Yuan, the big test is if Saudi Arabia will sell oil NOT in $USD.
Russia's global assets should be used to compensate Ukrainian civilians and to rebuild their towns and cities.
He has been granted an unlimited stay.
I'm reminded of the old saying "Be careful what you wish for; You might get it."He has been granted an unlimited stay.
An unlimited stay? Ja, tovarich. Freedom to leave when you please? Nyet!!!!
Comrade General, it is time you inspected the defenses along our northeastern flank.Or in a Siberian Gulag.
"and you will take this cellphone and check in with us on the hour, telling us exactly where you are..."Comrade General, it is time you inspected the defenses along our northeastern flank.
In addition, Russia had previously guaranteed Ukraine's sovereignty and borders.Yeah, and forcibly annexing a part of a neighbor, and then invading the remainder, is the act of a trustworthy leader.
Putin wouldn't know trust if it bit him square in the ass anyway -- he's a career spook, a career field where trust is generally a weakness.