A 9th set of sanctions are being discussed this weekend in Europe. Poland and the Baltic States(Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia) are discussing another round of trade restrictions that will add more trouble for those in Russya who want to do business internally while cut off from international partners, suppliers, and customers. The slow squeeze continues to strangle domestic production, domestic operations, and severely limits all Russyan exports. As Putin's costly war against Ukraine moves into its first winter of operations, citizens in Russya will experience growing difficulties with basic needs. Additionally, travel restrictions will hinder movement of citizens out of Russya no matter where they want to hide.
Down south, near the center of combat operations of the feeble Russyan army conscripts, many have been trying the malingerers' approach to getting shipped home: get a doctor to assign an injury/illness to you and go home for extended care. This is one of the oldest methods used by all armies all the time forever. Everybody has heard the story of soldiers who use their weapons to shoot a foot and claim combat wounds. various knives and cutting instruments also work wonders. "Igor, pass me your bayonet. I need to open a can of borscht for dinner." Whoopsy, I slipped and cut off my finger(s). "Ivan, is this rifle loaded. Boom. Oh, my foot is bleeding. Call a medic." And so it goes in Ukraine as more and more Russyan soldiers acknowledge the futility of all their efforts in Ukraine. And at such great cost as friends and brothers are slaughtered like so many cattle. For what? For Putin's glory? For "Mother Russya? Please. I just want to go home. I like Ukrainians, anyway.
So, look and listen for an announcement tomorrow: new sanctions against the invaders.
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