Of course, the last time we played CSKA Moscow, Russian assassins watched and left a

[World's End Stella]

I have engaged with many of these types in recent days. When you ask them exactly what proof would satisfy them short of Putin say 'We dunnit', they are very short on answers. The reason being that there is no proof that would satisfy them. They are not arguing rationally, they are attempting to peddle what they know is a lie.

Yes, but doesn't Ash seem to have a history on here of refusing to accept criticism of Russia? I seem to recall him refusing to accept that Russia and Assad had really done anything wrong in Syria, as an example.

I find this baffling.

[Burney]

Yes, but doesn't Ash seem to have a history on here of refusing to accept criticism of Russia? I seem to recall him refusing to accept that Russia and Assad had really done anything wrong in Syria, as an example.

I find this baffling.

He does. He's a Russophile and general slavophile of long standing.

[Luis Anaconda]

He does. He's a Russophile and general slavophile of long standing.

In his defence, did have a wonderful new year out with him and Mrs A in a sadly long-gone Russian restaurant in Primrose Hill.

[Burney]

In his defence, did have a wonderful new year out with him and Mrs A in a sadly long-gone Russian restaurant in Primrose Hill.

Don't get me wrong. I very much like a and on the occasion I met her his glw seemed charming.

However, he has a blind spot when it comes to Putin that comes close to a mania.