[RunningWolf]

I could read it okay as it was.

As to the rest of what you said, that may be so, or maybe not. In any event, don't ignore the Bear. We never did you know.

[Thunder90]

Putin is showing his true (Red) colors...

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

Granted, smart advice. Russia currently has a relatively tiny economy, a declining population, and a general waning in power. However, it does have a huuuuuge potential (largely on account of its large land area and resources, and to a lesser extent, its military technology).