The Russian economy (catch all)

[Firn]

Stan

I agree with the article up to the final words. There is no doubt in my mind that this long experience and the 'business' interactions of all sorts helped to great a vision of the Western World which might at best bark a lot and do nothing which hampers it's monetary interests. Siemens CEO is a good example*. There is a lot of truth in that view but Putin might stepped a little too far with his annexion and the way he set it up. He might still think that he will get cheaply away with it, but I'm not that sure anymore. Time will tell.

Right now the Russians are almost all cheering for him and his noble deed. We will see how loud their voices will be in a couple of years and what they cry.

Regards, Firn

*I'm pretty sure it was never easier to get a meeting with Putin.