You are so right. To emphasise that point, the bridge is in Smolensk, on the main route from Moscow to Minsk in Belarus.Their economy (and focus) may be strong enough to fund their war (so far) but not to look after their infrastructure as well
www.euronews.com
kyivindependent.com
It's an interesting change of tack, reflecting the opinion 'what a load of Russian bollox' we are all familiar with in social media land, and therefore a departure from the usual diplomacy-speak, which Russia doesn't participate in anyway.French FM: Discussions with Russia not in Paris's interest due to Moscow's false statements
Paris is no longer interested in discussions with Russia after Moscow published differing accounts on the latest call between French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said in an interview for France 24 on April 8.
Indeed, I think the superficial sham of some diplomacy is being replaced by ,,"let's just be real".
thehill.com
I hope you're right.Indeed, I think the superficial sham of some diplomacy is being replaced by ,,"let's just be real".
In January France (rolling president)refused Russia 's request of an emergency Security Council meeting because of downed plane, instead scheduling the meeting for the following day.
AND, the Czech Republic had this to say in December...note again the use of "lies".
Czechs refuse to attend UN security council meeting called by Russia
The Czech Republic is refusing to attend an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting that was called by Russia, arguing Moscow was responsible for the nearly two-year war in Ukraine. “We r…
It's all kicking off in Georgia
He will have to spread his military forces more thinly if he wants to control it. Let's hope for another Russian neighbour kicking off soon.
Might be awkward for the Russians who fled to Georgia to avoid conscription.
Yes, I was wondering about them too.
Georgia is a relatively small country (4m population?) but an important buffer for Russia. Let’s hope it doesn’t kick off there - already been too much unnecessary killing by Putin - but hope also that Georgia doesn’t roll over to Russian threats.
Scholz is an embarrassment. Too busy joining TikTok to due his duty to European peace. He’s a coward.