Shame on Angela Merkel! She grew up behind the Iron Curtain and knows better than most the dichotomy between what was East Germany and West Germany. I mentioned before I was stationed in West Berlin in the early to mid-80’s, and even then, as a clueless young adult who grew up in suburbia in the US could see how oppressive Russian control was. Living there then informed my world view: USSR = Evil Empire. That she vetoed anyone’s membership to NATO is beyond appalling.
Prayers go out to the British and Morrocan POW’s. That is what they are, Prisoners of War, NOT terrorists.
Thank you @EL for the succinct summary of treaties… what a tangled web!
It is indeed horrific news that the three men have been convicted and sentenced to death by a court only recognized by Russia and frankly I am surprised they have the right to appeal the death sentences. Given that apparently they have the right to appeal, this hopefully gives the UK sufficient time to garner the support of other western countries to intervene, as you say E-l, QUICKLY, before the sentence is carried out, which I understand is by firing squad.
Thank you, E.L., for the comprehensive timeline. I would like to know how many of the current politicians know it......
Shame on Angela Merkel! She grew up behind the Iron Curtain and knows better than most the dichotomy between what was East Germany and West Germany. I mentioned before I was stationed in West Berlin in the early to mid-80’s, and even then, as a clueless young adult who grew up in suburbia in the US could see how oppressive Russian control was. Living there then informed my world view: USSR = Evil Empire. That she vetoed anyone’s membership to NATO is beyond appalling.
Prayers go out to the British and Morrocan POW’s. That is what they are, Prisoners of War, NOT terrorists.
Thank you @EL for the succinct summary of treaties… what a tangled web!
It is indeed horrific news that the three men have been convicted and sentenced to death by a court only recognized by Russia and frankly I am surprised they have the right to appeal the death sentences. Given that apparently they have the right to appeal, this hopefully gives the UK sufficient time to garner the support of other western countries to intervene, as you say E-l, QUICKLY, before the sentence is carried out, which I understand is by firing squad.