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Thucycidean's avatar

There's a lot of hate and discontent over the billions of $ sunk into Ukraine. It all seems to be circling the drain and western oligarchs are not happy.

Mike Hampton's avatar

The biggest challenge for Russia is to keep the economy from blowing up from inflation (because of all the money, especially the high salaries) pushed into the war.

rakyat kecil's avatar

A big problem with Nabiullina at the helm makes it difficult, just another anomaly in powerful jobs taken by western lovers and seemingly protected by Putin alleged through agreements made decades ago.

Mike Hampton's avatar

The other edge of that sword is that she's been pulling off miracles.

Fulgurite's avatar

What was the last time you were in Russia?

(hint: look at the location in my profile)

Pro tip: don‘t blindly believe the Macgregors, Escobars and Ritters of this world…

Mike Hampton's avatar

An anonymous profile makes location and intention anonymous.

However, your latest article makes good points, and I don't blindly follow any big name, especially when they supporting one side or an ideology (though I will sometimes give them credit).

Feral Finster's avatar

The idea that Libya is logistically tenable, while Syria is not baffles me.

Mike Hampton's avatar

I may scribble about it, but geopolitics is like magic.

Feral Finster's avatar

Even if that were true, logistics ain't.