VictoryVino t1_jaegmbh wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Reply to comment by pawnografik in The small European nation of Switzerland beat sky-high inflation. Here's how by ethereal3xp

Your small country is immensely wealthy and I'm sure the government can afford to subsidize everything behind the scenes.

VictoryVino t1_jac2tmz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:33 AM

Reply to comment by Wheres_that_to in Australia uncovers Russian espionage ring, expels spies: Report by WhoIsJolyonWest

Over 70% of the FBI fugitive list is Chinese spies or Russian hackers. They are everywhere and in every country. Australia is going to have a difficult time expelling Chinese intelligence assets.

VictoryVino t1_j9t4ljb wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Reply to comment by idoeno in Blinken says India, South Africa are on slow trajectory away from alignment with Russia by Falls_stuff

Ahh, I see. I didn't know if the property gets absorbed into the home country when the embassy isn't occupied.

VictoryVino t1_j9sxype wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Reply to comment by Shillofnoone in Blinken says India, South Africa are on slow trajectory away from alignment with Russia by Falls_stuff

Is India willing to accept a US Ambassador? I have no idea how any of that works but I'd be surprised if a country could just call up another, state there is an Ambassador coming, and expect the receiving country to just have a place ready for them. Is there already a vacant US Embassy there?