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But we now know the Bear was NOT that big
Most of the abstaining nations are most likely afraid of upsetting Russia (or affiliates).
Way too many sitting on the fence here.
Oh I understand that. Doesn't mean I like it when the likes of such sit back and watch when a crime is being committed.Most of the abstaining nations are most likely afraid of upsetting Russia (or affiliates).
Who is buying it? I suspect no one in the western world and have serious doubts about others. Maybe China or India to have some kind of leverage in case of default to bargain (more oil or cheaper) but can't think of anyone else.
True, but for some odd reason, those countries seem to be afraid of Russia or it's comrades.Oh I understand that. Doesn't mean I like it when the likes of such sit back and watch when a crime is being committed.
My fear is that reparations will simply set up the same scenario we had at the end of WW1, where harsh reparations set the scene for Hitler.
Way too many sitting on the fence here.
Could be but much of the oligarch money must be frozen in the west and don't know if the are willing to spend any remaining in such junk bonds.I suspect a number of Putler's oligarch billionaire buddies may be stumping up funds (a) to shore up the regime, or (b) giving some before the regime takes it all (which is probably a naiive hope anyway, 'cos dictators take everything anyway).
My fear is that reparations will simply set up the same scenario we had at the end of WW1, where harsh reparations set the scene for Hitler.
Yes, and with more popular support at home.Errr....but Russia already has a Hitler.
In a more serious vein, I do worry that the cure for Putler may be worse than the disease..."the devil you know" and all that.