Originally Posted by Pierre

Certainly not Germany. As it's in NATO. I also think any other nation is not on the menu as this stage.

But a corridor through NATO to a estranged Russian province, yes I could see that.



I think he's well aware of that, he won't attack NATO for the very reason NATO won't directly engage with Russia.


Yep, that is where we differ. I believe his grip on Russia is still cast iron. I don't see him going anywhere or being offed by anyone, and if anyone does go after him, they'd better not mess!