Hint: No one is actually physically painting anything. That's a euphemism.
The image you are giving about Russia's economic status is much worse than what is going on in reality. You're absolutely right when you say what matters is facts on the ground. But you're only interested in one side of the "truth" and shout down or label someone who comes up with information that you don't like.
Russia is not experiencing "complete destruction of the economy" - not by a city mile. Things are certainly not good there, but its not like it was during the 1950s. As someone familiar with the culture and language, I'm stunned you believe that.
No, I mean Asia. Please post a map of the countries sanctioning Russia in Asia and those still working with Russia. And I don't mean silly sanctions like "no more flights", I mean they've cut off Russia.
Aliexpress again today: the ruble rate is 120.
See, that's the *real* rate. The same item costs 771 rubles or $6.39
As opposed to the rate that exists in Russian Central Bank's imagination.
All.empathy is lost when soldiers behave like animals.
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/...ssets-held-by-russias-sberbank-alfa-bank.htmlEven Japan is still importing Russians coal. That guy is a lunatic who can't accept the full truth.
Nice sidebar story there too in that link.
Toyota orders staff in Russia back to Japan amid Ukraine crisis
Japanese carmakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., have ordered their employees based in Russia to return home to secure their safety amid the Ukraine crisis, they said Monday.
Toyota is evacuating around 30 employees and their 20 family members. Nissan Motor Co., Subaru Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have also made similar arrangements.
Toyota said its decision is "based on the advice of the Japanese government and the situation of local businesses."
Toyota suspended operations at its plant in St. Petersburg last Friday due to supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, Nissan said Monday it will temporarily halt production at its factory in the Russian city soon.
A total of 347 Japanese companies were operating in Russia as of February, according to credit research company Teikoku Databank Ltd.
Among them, 45 percent were carmakers and other manufacturers. Wholesalers, including trading houses, accounted for 25 percent while services and financial sectors made up 10 percent each, it said.
Telecom company KDDI Corp. also said it plans to evacuate employees from Russia.