Tag: David Boos

Why Bother?

Perhaps people have bought into the various scarcity programs of recent years—the scarcity of social contacts during the pandemic, scarcity of energy, scarcity of food—because it makes them feel alive again.

Putin’s Speech at the Eastern Economic Forum

Vladimir Putin predicted the demise of the West and the continued global power shift towards Asia. When asked about Ukraine, he said that Russia has “not lost anything and will not lose anything.”

Lukoil Chairman Dies After Falling From Hospital Window

The chairman of one of Russia’s largest energy companies has fallen to his death from the 6th floor of a Moscow hospital. While officials are still figuring out whether it was an accident or suicide, an unnamed third explanation makes its rounds.

Poland to Demand €1.3 Trillion of Reparations From Germany

The head of the ruling PiS party in Poland, Jaroslav Kacynski, announced plans to demand €1.3 trillion in reparations for the damage Poland sustained during World War II, but the German government considers the matter settled since 1953.

EU Suspends Visa Agreement with Russia

Stopping short of a complete visa ban on Russian citizens, the EU decided to suspend the existing agreement that eases visa issuance for Russians. Some Eastern European nations are now considering putting regional bans in place.