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It is "only" one person, but by gad, it is good to see what appears genuinely GOOD news: The British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has had her British passport returned, her MP, Tulip Siddiq, has said. The Hampstead and Kilburn MP tweeted: “I am very pleased to say that Nazanin...

Wake up eight years later... We cannot go on like this. The West must end its dependence on Vladimir Putin Writing exclusively for the Telegraph, PM says Russian leader has exploited our need for his oil and gas, but now we must take back control [ Paywalled, but bits available elsewhere. ]...

A very brave woman.

Has anyone seen the details of the £350 Ukrainian refugee payment scheme? Little things like whether it is taxable? Whether it will affect benefits? And what will happen at the end of one year?

Provided they have sufficient of them. Buying more RMB will be extremely expensive at present.

If Russia does ask China, they might find payment difficult. CN Wire @Sino_Market The Russian Government is due to pay $117 million on two of its dollar-denominated bonds. But it has been signalling it will not, or if its does it will be in roubles, tantamount to a default.-Reuters...

Looks like all the papers are, in their various ways, suggesting Putin is showing signs of taking steroids - possibly for cancer. And has had cosmetic procedures for many years. Will it do any good? Probably not.

Just been reading about large numbers of Russians, largely relatively well-educated, are leaving Russia. 25,000 through Georgia. Being discussed as a brain drain which will fundamentally weaken Russia.

I think both are acts of war. The over the border is an extension of the existing war and could pull Poland and NATO into it. While the in-Ukraine one would be within the existing field of battle.

That Putin has directly threatened deliveries of munitions to Ukraine as a legitimate target could be a turning point. I can imagine the intent being to attack a delivery, but the aircraft go over the line and fly over a NATO country. NATO could then attack the aircraft and, if they flee over...

If it would be really bad inside, like kill the crew or seriously injure them (as I think possible), then simply being alive and reasonably well would be evidence that it had happened by pulling a string - or whatever.

Not being familiar with them, I am wondering what happens inside a tank where the barrel has been spiked. Anyone know?

Sainsbury and another have changed the name. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/sainsburys-chicken-kiev-kyiv-russia-ukraine-b2028661.html

Looks to me as if Putin is trying to make sure he has plenty of canon fodder. Reportedly getting 16,000 from the Middle East and wanting the 48,000 in Belarus. Ukraine has had time to prepare some unpleasant surprises as the Russians approach Kyiv. PS M&S are still selling Chicken Kievs.

There's oil under them thar waves...

Putin is bound to give in now: UK announces plan to ban exports of luxury goods to Russia

Would we cede the Isle of Man to the Irish? Or the Isle of Wight to the French?

Wait till we see what Russia can do to our computer systems! (By "our", I do mean all those involved in criticizing and sanctioning Russia and/or supplying Ukraine. They might bypass the UK as insignificant.)

A regular occurrence, they wait until 81 working machines have been installed before acting! Why not act the first time they find such things are being installed? Looks very much like a reaction to the Ukraine war - even if it was already on the cards. All UK crypto-currency cash machines...

The Great Gates of Kiev ----------------------- Come forth, from love's fire Born in life's fire Born in life's fire Come forth, from love's fire In the burning, of our yearning For life to be And in pain there must be gain New life! Stirring in, salty streams And dark hidden seams Where the...