Come and save us Vlad !!
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Who is Vlad and what is he saving us from?
Mr. Putin wants to recreate the Soviet Union.
This might not be a bad thing.
One of the reasons the Soviet Union collapsed the first time is because the endemic corruption and inefficiency led to such poor productivity that the state was incapable of funding a massive military, and a space programme, and a 20th century civil society.
Mr Putin maintains power by institutionalising a balance between private sector gangsterism, state corruption, ruthless oppression of dissent, and an appeal to traditional Soviet values. The Russian citizens know it, and keep their heads down. Access to information is controlled by state media systems. They know they're being lied to but have no alternative.
This might not be a bad thing.
One of the reasons the Soviet Union collapsed the first time is because the endemic corruption and inefficiency led to such poor productivity that the state was incapable of funding a massive military, and a space programme, and a 20th century civil society.
Mr Putin maintains power by institutionalising a balance between private sector gangsterism, state corruption, ruthless oppression of dissent, and an appeal to traditional Soviet values. The Russian citizens know it, and keep their heads down. Access to information is controlled by state media systems. They know they're being lied to but have no alternative.
Could you imagine old Paranoid Pants living there - he'd crack up.
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The both of you should consider volunteering as IED disposals technicians :
Never to late to change careers, or carers in john's case.
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Never to late to change careers, or carers in john's case.
The FT on "keeping their heads down"
Russia’s dissenters choose passive resistance
https://www.ft.com/content/ddc75502-a02a-11e6-891e-abe238dee8e2
and a fictional article about the future, based on the past and present
The tsar’s revival of Moscow’s global influence proved a sham
https://www.ft.com/content/e5f89222-9adf-11e6-8f9b-70e3cabccfae
Both these articles contain too many words for people who like the red-tops.
Russia’s dissenters choose passive resistance
https://www.ft.com/content/ddc75502-a02a-11e6-891e-abe238dee8e2
and a fictional article about the future, based on the past and present
The tsar’s revival of Moscow’s global influence proved a sham
https://www.ft.com/content/e5f89222-9adf-11e6-8f9b-70e3cabccfae
Both these articles contain too many words for people who like the red-tops.
fukc logging in/paying to read that shyte
The Russians have invested heavily in high tech military hard ware some of which has probably been heavily tested in Syria (?)
There are only 3 countries in Nato that are spending 2% or more of there GDP on defence
U.S.A
U.K
Poland
There are only 3 countries in Nato that are spending 2% or more of there GDP on defence
U.S.A
U.K
Poland
Yes, Putin has (had to) cut state spending because of his country's growing deficit and shrinking reserves, but has kept up the huge spending on arms and equipment for Russian forces.
Russia depends on foreign investment and development to replace its rusting factories and infrastructure, but the West has moved out as a result of the sanctions imposed after Crimea. Additionally, revenue from oil exports has plummeted due to the glut in supply and the fall in prices. Hence Russia is seeking to cosy up to China.
With the economy collapsing, Russia's deficit continues to grow.
"Russian Finance Minister Warns of Wider Budget Deficit This Year"
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ister-warns-of-wider-budget-deficit-this-year.
The value of the Russian Rouble has fallen by about 40% since the annexation of Crimea in 2014
http://markets.ft.com/data/currencies/tearsheet/summary?s=rubeur
Running the undercover invasion and occupation of Ukraine has been an ongoing drain on Russian resources, and a source of friction with loyal and patriotic Russian citizens who see their son come home in a box.
Penalties to Russian families who reveal their son was a casualty in Ukraine are very severe. It is an official secret.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulrod...sian-casualties-in-east-ukraine/#442d23ed5b26
Russia depends on foreign investment and development to replace its rusting factories and infrastructure, but the West has moved out as a result of the sanctions imposed after Crimea. Additionally, revenue from oil exports has plummeted due to the glut in supply and the fall in prices. Hence Russia is seeking to cosy up to China.
With the economy collapsing, Russia's deficit continues to grow.
"Russian Finance Minister Warns of Wider Budget Deficit This Year"
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ister-warns-of-wider-budget-deficit-this-year.
The value of the Russian Rouble has fallen by about 40% since the annexation of Crimea in 2014
http://markets.ft.com/data/currencies/tearsheet/summary?s=rubeur
Running the undercover invasion and occupation of Ukraine has been an ongoing drain on Russian resources, and a source of friction with loyal and patriotic Russian citizens who see their son come home in a box.
Penalties to Russian families who reveal their son was a casualty in Ukraine are very severe. It is an official secret.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulrod...sian-casualties-in-east-ukraine/#442d23ed5b26
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