‘Newcomer’ what a translation! A new member of the exclusive Athenaeum Club? Surely not! The process of admission would, like similar Clubs in London and elsewhere, be demanding and exhaustive.

It seems clear that the Russians either have no comprehension or acceptance of the rules of engagement. The Russian Government (aka Vladimir Putin) is wasted on the international community. Vladimir P is clearly a worthy descendant of Vlad the Impaler. What an indictment of truth, what an awful example of latter day KGB behaviour!