Which goes forwards into dead Russian conscripts. Win win.

How very diplomatic of you, I can see valid concerns are met considerately in India. Never mind UN participation, just have your delegate put up a sign that says 'Fuck off'. You're only supporting my opinion here.

Also, it will be impossible to sustain a relationship with Russia without eventually conceding to China. How shortsighted must you be to believe a victorious Russia wouldn't favour China to India?

Picture this. Putin's best imitation of the Nazis actually pans out and his empire swallows half of Europe. What the fuck do you think china is doing in the interim? Do you honestly think Russia and China won't conspire to nibble at their middle man, India? All of those grievances built up between your nations will be settled in one direction only: China's.

So it's in India's national interest to align themselves with Russia and China? Because that's the axis your advocating. Can you at least condemn the concept of empire?

Cutting through the bullshit, let's all just admit that India has fallen victim to blind nationalism and is ironically pursuing its own version of modern empire.

History taught you nothing. Opportunists, as I said.

Having sustained a genocidal invasion as you say, you'd think there'd be more sympathy for Ukraine's suffering in India.

But no, just bitter resentment and an ad-hoc reliance on 'such and such happened way back when'.

It's blatant nationalistic opportunism, you can't possibly believe Russia hasn't had imperial leanings since their inception.

But sure, snub your democratic allies for a madman's pipedream. I'm sure you'll make for considerate bed-fellows with Russia's best bud, China.

Boris did a lot of things (very very very) wrong, but his support for Ukraine was one of his best features. I'm not about to shit on a politician when they're advocating more arms for Ukraine.

I can shelf my personal opinion of that clown and respect what he's doing here.

People have romanticised war heroes since before recorded history. Let the man have passion, we're all on the same side here.

Diehard Russian fundamentalists. I also expect blind loyalty plays a part. If your country goes to war, you might support them regardless of reason purely because you are a citizen of said nation -- kinda like supporting a local football team.

Doesn't help when you're drip fed lies.

Although resource motivated politics is still very much alive, I think we've moved on from the cold war style animosity of the mid 1900's.

It's certainly unfair to equate modern British policies to those enacted over half a century ago.

Service charges have been cropping up here in the UK as well over the years. Typically they can be waived (written in tiny small print), but of course most restaurants default is to include it in the final bill.

And don't get me started on the fucking card reader gratuity option. Way to ruin a nice meal by making the customer look like a dick.