Yes Brian,,,The Russian "BEAR" is starting to growl again..They definately do not want Poland as part of the N.A.T.O. set-up,and their invasion and bullying of Georgia is a reminder to us all..they have not changed...They could very easily set up another empire in eastern europe if they so wished...only America would be able to stand up to them...BUT.. the most worrying aspect of this whole episode is our reliance on Russia to supply the rest of the strong economies in Europe with our energy,namely GAS..(not gas, as you call it for cars..Gas for heating and cooking etc)..They could quite easily hold the vast majority of Europe to ransom..via their gas supplies..and of course with the price of natural gas increasing daily(20% rise on all British Gas Bills just announced for this winter,across the board)the Russian ecomony is getting stronger by the day,and of course this wealth is being pumped into more weapons....and in turn the "bear" is starting to look around for victims...and possibly reclaim the old Soviet Territories...Scary times indeed Sir!.........Terry..