At least Italy send only a 'ndrangheta buddy honestly interested in the money or Russian asylum. Germany came up with two useful ideological idiots who seem to really believe their drivel.
Bloomberg TV got a knowledgable interviewee, he pretty much confirmed what was mentioned earlier in the thread. The Russian budget and the trade facts were quite revealing even without in-depth knowledge.
Putins mate Schroeder sold himself dearly on North Stream, he must be a most popular man in the Baltics.
And yes Merkel sounded surprisingly tough and there has been some actions in the 'defense' business.
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