Tornado Alley (PROG)

[brooklyn13]

They've been talking about the crypto route for Russia for a few days.

The downside is that countries or companies that continue to do business with Russia via cryptos and are violating sanctions will be in a world of hurt if they're found out.

Russia has very good cyber maneuverers on their team, but, as was pointed out here a couple of days ago, not good enough to take out Ukraine's defensive capabilities from afar.

This is significant. As was also pointed out - all credit to whomever, I can't remember - just as the Russian military was apparently overrated, it's possible their cyber capabilities have been, as well. Russia is not really known as a hub of high achieving tech accomplishment.

I would probably take Israeli, Iranian, and American cyber warriors over the Russians, but we'll see. Putin has proven himself to be able to take on lightweights like Trump, but it's still unclear how he will fare against the cyber big boys.

It was sort of funny to see the Russian honeypot, the NRA darling, Maria Butina, on Russian tv the other day telling people they don't need iPhones because the Russian versions are just as good.