Posts by Anthony Hill5

Pepper said:Russia has actually gone ahead and developed its own smartphone, known as the Ayya T1, if you care to look it up online.

When we examine the landscape of semiconductor manufacturing, we find ourselves looking at players like Micron Technology, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.

According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, the Scala research institute managed to agree with The Ministry of Defense to supply 500 copies of AYYA T1 with the possibility of increasing the volume to 500 thousand units. Is it not absolutely staggering to consider such a massive leap in scale? How can one even begin to fathom the logistical implications of moving from a mere handful of units to half a million? One has to wonder if the infrastructure is truly prepared for such an astronomical expansion.

What exactly are we discussing here? 😁

Micron Technology generates tens of millions of dollars in revenue every single year—an amount Intel manages to churn through in the mere moments it takes me to compose this single post. As for these other companies? There is practically nothing to be found online regarding their financials. How can anyone expect to conduct any meaningful analysis when such data is kept entirely out of reach?

Is it truly our intention to suggest that we possess any semblance of global influence simply because we own Sony televisions and Noah phones? Is that really the standard by which we measure our standing on the world stage?

Anthony Perez9 said:It's just irony working in reverse—it actually makes people feel bad for them.
And hey, Putin is Russian too... 😁

If the situation demands it, they will simply dig up some Georgian, Chechen, or Buryat ancestry to justify whatever they need to.

rowdymaker17 said:

urbanheron4 As stated by:
rowdymaker17

I think I'll spare us all the trouble of quoting every single thing right now.

We are currently witnessing massive disruptions within the global markets, and frankly, the current landscape appears quite favorable for Russia simply because they have been preparing for this exact moment while the European Union has remained caught completely off guard. It was painfully obvious what was coming, yet the leadership in Europe chose to ignore the warning signs until the situation hit them squarely in the face. There is a distinct possibility that we will see a repeat of the conditions you described during this upcoming winter. However, as time progresses, Russia’s position will inevitably deteriorate. They are bleeding themselves dry through this conflict; maintaining a massive military machine is an enormous drain on resources, especially as their export revenues begin their inevitable slide downward. The European Union represents a market far too vast and significant for anyone to ignore indefinitely, and in time, they will successfully pivot away from Russian imports toward more reliable alternatives. While there are plenty of opportunists currently circling the wreckage and trying to exploit these fluctuations, I find it highly unlikely that this state of affairs can be sustained. I harbor serious doubts that Russia can ever truly compensate for the loss of the European market by relying on exports to China or India. To be blunt, the Chinese don't actually care about Russia; they are merely capitalizing on the current chaos, and they will abandon their partners at the first opportunity, particularly since they possess sufficient domestic energy reserves to avoid any real dependency on imports. In the long run, Russia has effectively sabotaged its own future, though the full weight of that failure won't be felt for several years. All they have achieved is the acquisition of some devastated territory that will require immense capital investment to become even remotely profitable, and one has to wonder if they will even have the financial stamina to sustain that effort.

I find myself in agreement with that assessment, though one must also consider the broader geopolitical symmetry at play here; just as the European Union seeks to maintain its lines of communication and cooperation with Russia through the specific channels provided by Germany and Canada, it stands to reason that Russia will likely pursue its own continued engagement with the European Union by leveraging the strategic influence of China and India.

When it comes to the question of exports, the answer is inherently complicated, involving both a definitive yes and a resounding no. If the European Union fails to secure food imports from Russia, we are looking at a future defined by skyrocketing prices for anything derived from grain, primarily because there isn't a single nation on this planet capable of meeting the sheer scale of demand required by the European Union. It is a mathematical impossibility to find any other supplier that can fill that void. Furthermore, Russia remains insulated from such vulnerabilities because the Eurasian Economic Union stands as the premier global exporter of agricultural products, which essentially means they possess the inherent capacity to sustain their own population without consequence.

Will exports of oil derivatives and natural gas suffer? Yes, they absolutely will, but even if we account for that damage, it won't exceed a quarter of their total output. This remains a massive hurdle for the Russian economy, certainly, but it isn't going to force them to their knees—unless, of course, one completely ignores the fundamental principles taught in any standard American high school geography class.

Take note of this reality: the United States stands alone as the only nation on this planet possessing such an overwhelming abundance of resources that it achieves true, absolute self-sufficiency. This level of autonomy is dictated by sheer scale, as the country spans an entire continent and harbors a diversity of assets that other nations can only contemplate in their wildest dreams.

The entire Russian economy is fundamentally structured around self-sufficiency, prioritizing their own domestic market needs and stockpiling essential resources before they even consider exporting anything that isn't purely surplus. They ensure their production capabilities remain untouched by external shifts, whereas Western nations tend to only build up significant reserves when they sense some level of market instability on the horizon. It is important to recognize that Russia does not operate as a trade-oriented entity in the same way the USA or the European Union does, given that our economies are almost exclusively built upon processing industries. If all trade with Russia were to cease tomorrow, yes, they would certainly suffer financial losses, but we would be the ones facing the true crisis. We are the ones who rely on them for the very things we need to heat our homes, feed our populations, and sustain our way of life; without those resources, we would find ourselves staring at products and services that have become entirely unaffordable.

Do you actually comprehend how Russia intends to offset the bulk of its losses from the European Union? It is quite simple, really. They will merely hike the domestic prices of their fuel derivatives to a psychological threshold that remains tolerable for the average American citizen. Problem solved. While certain parties will inevitably have to swallow those losses, one cannot overlook the fact that Russians possess decades of experience navigating sanctions. I am firmly convinced they will find a way to engineer a sustainable development program; they are a capable nation, and I highly doubt they will face freezing temperatures or starvation.

On the other hand, we don't even have those elections to contend with here. The European Union exists solely as a commercial construct, essentially a group of nations that merged into a single trading bloc just to facilitate the exchange of goods and services, primarily because none of its individual members possesses resource wealth on the scale of Russia. In fact, many EU nations wouldn't even be able to sustain themselves through their own domestic food production if left entirely to their own devices. You should also keep in mind that the Eurasian Economic Union is currently imposing sanctions on all hostile states, which means food exports will be restricted; while this implies the market might stabilize starting next year, nobody seems to be addressing the actual cost of that stability. I guarantee you that food prices will climb throughout the remainder of the year before seeing a marginal dip, yet they will remain stubbornly high because we will simply be forced to pay a premium for basic sustenance.

Furthermore, one must consider that the Eurasian Economic Union stands as a primary exporter of fertilizers and pesticides, meaning the West will inevitably have to source these products, or their semi-finished components, at significantly inflated costs. It is an undeniable fact that Russia is the only nation globally maintaining an external debt ratio below 19%, yet we are discussing the largest country on Earth, an entity whose entire economic foundation is built upon raw production, whereas the USA and the European Union possess economies almost entirely predicated on the processing of materials, making them far more vulnerable to fluctuations in imports and exports than Russia is. Consider this example found at the link below:

https://www.statista.com/statistics/...ies-worldwide/

Given that the European Union is certainly not Russia's primary market—accounting for perhaps one-fourth or one-fifth of Russian exports, while China commands half of the total, and the remaining quarter is split between the USA and the rest of the world—I can guarantee you that the USA will not halt trade with Russia. Their entire food production infrastructure relies heavily on Russian fertilizers and growth enhancers. This is not a deficiency that can be rectified overnight; it will take years to secure alternative sources or to initiate domestic production. In the interim, Russia has ample time to stabilize its commercial ties with Latin America and Africa.

Additionally, look at Elon Musk; he used to joke and needle the Russians, but since the Americans implemented those initial sanctions, his demeanor has shifted quite drastically. He has suddenly become deathly serious because he can no longer procure the parts and raw materials for his rockets and automobiles that he previously sourced from Russia—or rather, he can, but the cost of those materials has skyrocketed. This means he can no longer manage his budgets effectively because production costs have surpassed the limits of common sense, a reality Musk clearly recognizes, which explains why he has been acting so anxious lately. Now, he is planning layoffs to curb expenditures, attempting to keep operations running just enough to prevent the facilities from cooling down. Food prices in America have surged by over 400% on certain staples, and the working class is increasingly joining the lines at soup kitchens. While purchasing power in Western nations continues to erode, there hasn't been such a drastic shift in Russia, and one could argue that the average Russian now possesses greater purchasing power than the average American. How so? Because Russia has demonstrated exactly what happens when you slap sanctions on a producer and they stop delivering corn, wheat, and other essentials. Russia faces no dilemma here; they will simply sell to China, which became the number one economy in the world last year and remains ravenous for all types of resources and raw materials. In fact, China alone accounts for more than 49% of all Russian trade, while the European Union accounts for about 20%. I reiterate, while that is significant, it does not mean Russia cannot recover; if anything, they can endure much longer and possess far more experience living under sanctions than the European Union does. Ultimately, Russia has the smallest debt and imports almost nothing, operating primarily through manufacturing and capable of sustaining its own people, whereas the European Union cannot sustain itself in the long run because it functions merely as a consumer, not to mention the debts the European Union owes to Russia. That is the crux of the matter.

One should ask oneself: in a conflict between a buyer and a farmer, who is more likely to survive? Is it the buyer, who has quarreled with the farmer and refuses to pay the price the farmer demands, or the farmer, who produces food for himself and his family and sells only the surplus? The buyer will eventually have nothing to eat despite having money, while the farmer may lack money but will not go hungry. Who survives longer? You cannot eat money. And we, specifically the European Union, are going to learn this lesson in a brutally unpleasant way this winter. 👍

It is quite impossible to list just how many nonsensical claims you've made here. From the assertion that the European Union is dependent on Russian food imports, to the claim that the EU isn't Russia's largest market—when in reality, just Russia's trade with Germany and the Netherlands exceeds its total trade with China—down to the idea that Russians have more purchasing power than Americans, and so on and so forth. It's laughable.

The European Union has rolled out a fresh wave of sanctions targeting sixty-five specific individuals, most notably those responsible for the atrocities in Bucha and Mariupol, alongside figures such as Azatbek Omurbekov and Mizintsev.

Furthermore, even Putin’s mistress, Kabaev, has been added to the list.

For all of them, assets have been frozen and strict travel bans have been enacted.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06...smid=url-share

brightheron64 said:Maybe now we can actually hope that gas prices don't jump up another 30 cents this Tuesday like everyone is predicting—though when they asked Marić about it just now, he couldn't give a straight answer...

The price hike specifically targets July and then again in August.

Regardless of the specifics, it is positive news; once again, American soft power has asserted itself, further cementing the isolation of Russia.

Look at the state of public opinion within Russia. Which nations do they actually consider allies? The answers serve as a brutal testament to the reality of Putin's policies.

OPEC plus agreed on Thursday to a larger increase in supply Than planned for July and August, representing a staggering 50% surge in production levels.

Specifically, we are looking at an additional 648,000 barrels per day being pumped into the market.

OPEC plus agreed on Thursday to a larger increase in supply Than planned for July and August.

While the White House attempted to frame this sudden spike in output as a monumental diplomatic victory—following months of relentless lobbying directed at the oil giants of the Middle East to alleviate price volatility—is anyone truly naive enough to believe this will lower the cost at the pump? Certainly not. In reality, rather than providing relief to the consumer, the price of oil actually climbed following the summit.

Following their recent videoconference, the coalition announced they would ramp up production by 648,000 barrels a day in July and then again in August, which constitutes an increase of roughly 50 percent compared to the incremental monthly rises established under last year's program. Effectively, what OPEC plus is doing is compressing three months of scheduled increases into a mere two-month window.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/b...smid=url-share

Wagner is sowing death in Mali.

During an attack on a marketplace just before Ramadan, hundreds of lives were extinguished in Moura.

Over The next five Days in Moura, Malian soldiers and their Russian allies looted houses, held villagers captive in a dried-out riverbed and executed hundreds of men, according to eight witnesses from Moura and more than 20 Malian politicians and civil society activists , as well as western military officials and diplomats.

According to those who saw it happen, both Malian soldiers and foreign mercenaries killed captives AT close rang, frequently skipping even the slightest interrogation and instead deciding fate based solely on a person's ethnicity or what they were wearing. These foreign actors pillaged the town, slaughtering people in their own homes and seizing everything from jewelry to cellphones in a desperate attempt to wipe away any shred of evidence.

Furthermore, through the analysis of satellite imagery, The New York Times identified the locations of at least two mass graves, confirming the accounts provided by witnesses regarding where the executions and burials took place.

Witnesses and analysts say The death toll in Moura was between 300 and 400 by their most conservative estimates, and the vast majority of those lost were innocent civilians.

“The slaughter continued unabated from Monday through Thursday,” noted Hamadoun, a local tailor who was working near the market when the helicopters descended. “The whites and the Malians acted in unison.”

Bara, a cattle trader from the area, remarked, “They effectively wiped out the entire youth population of this region.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/31/w...stigation.html

hollowdriver13 said:The dollar just took a massive hit, sliding from something like $1.20 down to maybe $1.10 in just forty-eight hours. That’s a pretty brutal drop for such a short window. You'd think after all the talk about how Russia managed to screw over the West—which supposedly would make our currency stronger than ever—we wouldn't be seeing this slide. So why is the value slipping again even with all these active measures in place? 🤔
It’s almost funny how those economic analysts who swore up and down that Russia could only hold their currency together for maybe three to six months are starting to look like they actually knew what they were talking about...

It’s happening because they eased capital controls and slashed that crucial interest rate following relentless complaints from local business owners.

steelfox98 said:Thirty years ago, a VCR cost 1,000 Deutsche Marks. Now, you pick up a Chinese TV box for 30 bucks.
Ask the Japanese how their sales looked back then versus now. It doesn't matter how good their tech is.

We are talking about a Chinese TV box that is packed with Western chips and processors and runs on Android.

Lisa Grant5 said:It’s not mindless—just look at the inflation rates. At the end of the day, the European Union is going to take the biggest hit from these sanctions, followed by Russia, while the UK and the USA walk away with all the profit.
It’s pretty interesting to see how these sanctions actually impact the RUB exchange rate against the EUR
https://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?f...to=EUR&view=5Y

More of this pro-Russian nonsense. Inflation in Russia is double what we see in the European Union.

I have already provided my analysis regarding the Ruble—specifically concerning capital controls and the restrictions placed upon citizens attempting to purchase foreign currency—just a few posts back.

Nancy Howard4 said:We don't have any direct way to "see" what's happening, but there are tons of videos from regular people living in Russia showing that while some things are getting pricier, most stuff is basically the same price as before the war, plus they don't import much food anyway, so a total ban on oil and gas exports is probably the only thing that could actually do damage, though even then, the European Union seems to be hurting more than they are.
I feel like most of these YouTubers are way more worried about their audiences outside of Russia being unable to watch them than they are about their military leveling Ukraine every single day, and honestly, like 99% of people are against the war, but they've got plenty of other things on their minds besides actively trying to stop the aggression.

How much longer must we endure being subjected to this mindless, utterly unsubstantiated pro-Russian mantra?

wiredseal7 said:Oh yeah, they’re headed for a total collapse—just like what happened to the ruble a few months back.

The ruble actually strengthened because of draconian capital controls, specifically those mandates forcing companies to convert 80% of their foreign currency into rubles.

Now that exporters are starting to complain, there is even talk of lowering that requirement to 50% just to bring the ruble back to a somewhat tolerable 80:1 ratio against the dollar.

Furthermore, since citizens are effectively blocked from importing Western goods, they aren't exactly scrambling to get their hands on euros or dollars, which further bolsters the ruble—not to mention that the key interest rate is sitting at a staggering 14%. If you saw an interest rate like that within the European Union, wouldn't you be writing about its total ruin right now?

One has to wonder: what would the exchange rate of the ruble actually look like if the Central Bank wasn't intervening so heavily with capital controls, and if oil barrels weren't trading at such inflated levels?

Dana Robinson4 said:"Those sanctions currently leveled against the Russian Federation have essentially crippled all logistics within our nation," according to a report from the state news agency Tass this Saturday—a rare moment where a Kremlin minister actually admits just how much damage these international measures are doing to the economy.

Is that grain actually moving out of Russian ports, or is it being funneled through a mined-out Odessa?

If you really want to see the full picture, why not just pull up MarineTraffic and take a look for yourself? Isn't it fascinating to track exactly where everyone's vessels are heading and notice which specific zones they're suddenly going out of their way to avoid?

I couldn't say; perhaps you should consult Nebenzija (assuming it's departing from Kherson). I am merely relaying his statements regarding how Ukrainian mines are allegedly threatening the entire Black Sea and beyond.☕

In the meantime, it seems the sanctions have only served to fortify Russia while simultaneously dismantling the European Union.

A Russian minister actually admitted that these sanctions have crippled their domestic logistics. If that is the case, one can only imagine the absolute catastrophe unfolding within the EU. It stands to reason that everything there must be falling apart.

Russia’s transport minister said on Saturday that international measures intended to cripple the Russian economy have “practically broken” logistics in the country, the state news agency Tass reported, in a rare acknowledgment by a Kremlin minister of the damage sanctions are doing.

“Those sanctions that are presently imposed on the Russian Federation have practically broken all logistics in our country,” the minister, Vitaly Savelyev, said as he visited the city of Astrakhan in southern Russia.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/05...smid=url-share

Dana Robinson4 said:Do you honestly believe the Ukrainians haven't set up minefields to defend Odessa?

I am simply questioning this Russian narrative claiming that American grain can't leave the ports due to mines drifting through the Black Sea and even into the Bosphorus, all while those very same mines supposedly vanish just as Russian vessels begin smuggling that same grain into Syria.

How is it that Russian grain manages to navigate through minefields quite easily, yet American grain finds it impossible? Could it be, perhaps, that the issue lies solely with the Russian naval blockade? 🙂

Andrew Miller102 said:Probably somewhere in the 5-10% range, though for us poor Americans, the real sting will come from "tactical inflation" once we fully transition over to the Euro.☕

Do you actually have a source for this, or are you just trolling without any substance?

wiredseal7 said:You missed the point ☕. We're talking about exports from Russian ports on the Black Sea, not the Ukrainian ones where there might actually be mines.

By the way, I’m not buying this whole Russian story about their shipping lanes being mined.

They mined the coast because they were terrified of a Russian landing. A few storms washed some mines off the beaches and they ended up drifting toward the Bosphorus—but that's "already gone."

It isn't me who is lost; it is the Russians who are lost in their own web of lies.

Earlier this month, they were busy trolling everyone with claims that Ukrainian mines were drifting aimlessly across the entire Black Sea.

Clearly, these mines aren't causing any real issues for the vessels currently smuggling Ukrainian grain into Syria. After all, Wagner needs to get paid somehow, don't they? ☕

Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of laying hundreds of mines near its coast and said some were drifting into open waters of the Black Sea and creating dangers for merchant shipping, a day after Kyiv said Moscow was responsible for planting mines https://www.reuters.com/world/europe

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...es-2022-03-31/

wiredseal7 said:This part claims Russia mostly sorted out the logistics issues caused by sanctions and is moving goods out through the Black Sea:

https://english.alarabiya.net/busine...higher-exports

There was some talk earlier about export bans to certain EEU countries, but honestly, I can't tell if that ever actually happened—makes little sense if they're just shipping everywhere else anyway.

It is quite fascinating, isn't it? Only yesterday at the United Nations, Russian officials were busy trolling the international community by claiming that Ukrainians are unable to export grain from Odessa due to sea mines that they allegedly planted themselves, rather than acknowledging the impact of the Russian blockade.

Clearly, these mines only become an issue whenever it serves their specific narrative, don't they?

Joshua Myers432 said:What kind of sanctions are these if they hurt us more than them? Honestly, how dense do you have to be to implement policies like this?!

The whole point of sanctions was to tank the Russian economy and force them to stop the war. I don't see that happening—not even close. We basically shot ourselves in the foot, just like I said, much to the horror of the typical American sandwich-eaters on this forum.

Russia's GDP is projected to drop by 10 to 15% this year.

By how much will the European Union's GDP fall because of these sanctions?

Give me an answer so we can finally see who is actually bearing the brunt of this damage. ☕

The entire objective behind these sanctions was to collapse the Russian economy and force them to halt the war. I don't see that happening—not even remotely. We have essentially shot ourselves in the foot, just as I previously stated, much to the horror of the American sandwich-eaters on this forum.

These Putin supporters have been peddling this narrative since 2014, yet the reality remains that while the Russian GDP plummeted by $600 billion, the European Union's GDP grew by $900 billion during that same period.

wiredseal7 said:This has been dragging on for ages—it wasn't caused by this specific crisis.

To be more precise: is there actually a global grain shortage? The UN says no—they claim it might not even happen until 2023.
https://fortune.com/2022/05/13/world...raine-exports/

And with a decent harvest expected, we might not even see a shortage even without those exports.

Honestly, it feels like they’re just talking up the grain situation so Ukraine can pad its coffers—you know, so the West doesn't have to shell out as much cash to keep them afloat.

So you've decided to condemn Russia's "hunger games" and cynically concluded that the Russians are actually the humanitarians who will feed the hungry.👍

As you can see, there's plenty of food in stock for this year.☕
If things run dry later, whoever has the supplies can step in.

I see you've done your reading and checked out the article.

Quote : Before Russia invaded The country , Ukraine was One of The primary providers of several staple crops to world markets, including corn, wheat, maize, and barley. Agricultural products were Ukraine’s primary source of export revenue and accounted for nearly 10% of the country’s GDP.

but The War and blockades of Ukrainian port cities have halted Global supply chains for Thes food products. And the UN’s hunger and food security organization is warning that a food crisis beckons if that remains the case.

“In 2023, you will have a food shortage problem,” David Beasley, executive director of the UN’s World Food Programme, said at a conference on Thursday.

Around 25 million tons of various staple grains ara currently sitting in storage units in large port cities such as Odesa, waiting to be shipped to international markets, but they are unable to leave Ukraine because of an ongoing Russian blockade in the Black Sea

“if you have Any Heart AT All for The rest of The World , regardless of How you Feel about Ukraine, you need to open up those ports," he told CNN in statements directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An indefinite blockade of Ukrainian ports would affect every country in the world, but some are more in need of food imports than others, and more at risk of a catastrophic food shortage.

So, according to this, because of the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports, people will start starving in 2023—essentially in just six months.

Not only have you once again failed to condemn the Russian blockade and the weaponization of food, but you are also spinning this narrative that the West is driving this story just to avoid funding Ukraine. It is the exact same West that just donated over $7 billion in humanitarian aid to the people of Syria yesterday, while Russians are busy selling stolen Ukrainian grain to that very same Syria.

🤮

wiredseal7 said:So, where's this famine actually happening?

Don't sweat it—Russia and China will step in with wheat wherever it's needed, much to the horror of the US and Ursula.

Truly, nowhere to be found.

NAIROBI: As drought persists for a fifth consecutive year, more than 23 million people across seven nations in Africa are being pushed toward the brink of severe hunger and absolute destitution, according to a statement released Tuesday by the international aid agency Oxfam. Is it not a staggering indictment of our global response that such a prolonged environmental crisis can leave tens of millions teetering on the edge of catastrophe?

With a massive $9.5 million appeal now underway, the organization has made it clear that this crisis is being driven to even more desperate levels by skyrocketing food costs and relentless conflict. The nations bearing the heaviest brunt of this catastrophe are Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Uganda.

Is anyone actually paying attention to the sheer scale of the catastrophe unfolding right now? According to reports from Oxfam, people across seven different nations are teetering on the edge of absolute starvation and crushing poverty. It’s a staggering reality that most of us seem content to ignore while we go about our daily lives. The situation is being driven by the fact that before Russia invaded the country, Ukraine was one of the primary providers of several staple crops, but the war and blockades of Ukrainian port cities have halted global supply chains for these food products. Can we truly grasp the implications of this disruption? We are looking at a scenario where around 25 million tons of various staple grains are currently sitting in storage units in large port cities such as New Orleans—except here, they are trapped due to the ongoing Russian blockade in the Black Sea. If you have any heart at all for the rest of the world, regardless of how you feel about Ukraine, can you not see that this isn't just a regional conflict? This is a global humanitarian crisis. When the flow of essential food supplies is choked off by military aggression, the ripples are felt by the most vulnerable populations in places like Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Uganda. How much longer can the international community pretend that these disruptions don't impact the stability of the entire globe?

So, can we not also include those nations that are utterly dependent on Ukrainian wheat?

Don't be so naive; Russia and China will step in to provide wheat wherever it is needed, much to the absolute horror of the USA and Ursula.

So, you've chosen to condemn the Russian hunger games and then had the sheer audacity to cynically conclude that the Russians are somehow humanitarians who will step in to feed the starving? 👍