Russia — between international trade and international war crimes
Ever since Russia has initiated its war against Ukraine, presumed by a prior attack on the Eastern Ukrainian regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, two things have frequently, although not regularly, happened: Companies have departed from the Russian market because of either sanctions or ethical reasons. (To alternating levels), and leading talking heads have contemplated the question if, and if yes, when, 'The West' could return to the Russian market because Russia couldn't allegedly be cast out forever. One could wonder why that shouldn't be possible, given that not only has Russia become, if not always been, a pariah of Western principles and human rights, but also shows no sign of remorse, meaning that in consequence, it could start the same procedure again, against another country such as Estonia or Bulgaria, both of which have been alternately supportive of Ukraine. Russian talk shows have not been shy on waging unofficial wars against not only neighbours of Russia, but also Western countries who have pledged abundant military and financial support for Ukraine in its effort to defend itself and reconstruct destructed infrastructure.