Originally Posted by
Andrewgr2
No - I don’t think any of us can be surprised by anything the Russians do, or don’t do, any more! The only real surprise to me is that the lights are still on, and the shops reasonably well stocked in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Strangely enough, that is no surprise to me. I would expect Putin to ensure that all resources are focused on showing a picture of normality in the major cities!