@anders_aslund: RT by @mikenov: Elementary understanding of Russia: 1. In order to be respected by Russia, you have to stand up to Russia. (Check Germany & Finland in World War II). 2. Not to stand up to Russia is to encourage Russia to escalate.

Elementary understanding of Russia:
1. In order to be respected by Russia, you have to stand up to Russia. (Check Germany & Finland in World War II).
2. Not to stand up to Russia is to encourage Russia to escalate.

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) July 10, 2024