Finally. So I can take that as confirmation that you now recognise that its possible to not be as vehemently anti-Putin as you without being pro-Putin?

I have to say I find it more than a little interesting that no one here is prepared to address the point that all of Putin's moves are as a result of the perceived weakness in Washington and Berlin.

The debacle in Kabul changed everything. The surrender to Iran confirmed it. The approval of Nord Stream 2 was cherry on the cake. Xi sits and watches and ponders his next move. Biden sits and watches and ponders his next bowel movement.

mhaze,

If you are not pro-Putin why are you defending his actions?

Where have I defended Putin's actions?

Exact quotes please.

NB: analysing and seeking to understand his actions isn't the same as defending them. Indeed its a prerequisite to defending against them.

If it weren't for Putin we'd already be fighting WW3 !

Foxy,

If you can't find quotes showing me to be pro-Putin (and we both know you can't) perhaps an acknowledgement that what you said was a tad hyperbolic.

mhaze,

What will it achieve if I tell you to go back to
page 8 and re-read your posts?

You are free to continue with your claimed "analysis"
of Putin. I am no longer interested in what
you have to say and I don't want to stoop to personal
insults and slurs.

Talk to those who have the "wisdom" to see things your way.

Have a nice day.