RT Teodor Mitew (@tedmitew)I agree with you and at the same time am afraid you're too optimistic. The Russians have indeed been remarkably restrained, controlling the escalation ladder despite countless provocations. Btw there is growing discontent in Ru about their restraint, particularly now, after Iran started ticking off US bases in the ME.With Iran, the US is directly involved in an escalation battle it can't control. Neither Iran nor China will allow the US an easy out, and why should they? ...

Everyone wants compounding returns.No one wants compounding restraint. ...