There is no vitriol (apart from the Dickensian British) because Lavrov and Putin are excellent diplomats. Compared to the Europeans and the UK, they are simply bringing the children in from the playground.
Professionals are over-rated, as these commentators noted regarding the EU's complete lack of diplomatic capacity or intent, while amateurs are under-rated.
In the American Revolution, who won? The amateurs or the professionals?
There is no vitriol (apart from the Dickensian British) because Lavrov and Putin are excellent diplomats. Compared to the Europeans and the UK, they are simply bringing the children in from the playground.
Professionals are over-rated, as these commentators noted regarding the EU's complete lack of diplomatic capacity or intent, while amateurs are under-rated.
In the American Revolution, who won? The amateurs or the professionals?