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originally posted by: ~Lucidity
Depression is a fact of life in Russian and Ukraine. Not even kidding. It's just a...thing.
I don't think Putin himself ever said he was a nice man. Did he?
originally posted by: ColCurious
I'm watching now and can translate / answer questions if need be.
As for Germans wanting to maintain a business relationship with Russia:
Can you blame us?
originally posted by: ScientificRailgun
a reply to: Xcalibur254
Oh most certainly. Nobody becomes that rich without busting a proverbial kneecap or two. Even Bill Gates did some pretty underhanded crap to acquire the wealth he has.