NATO’s version of Ken Adam’s famous set for Dr. Strangelove.
Vladimir Vladimirovich: The truth is that Russia has always, even in the most difficult circumstances, strived to the bitter end, as long as there was even the slightest chance, to find diplomatic solutions to contradictions and conflicts. And the responsibility for the failure to seize these opportunities lies entirely with those who believed that they could speak to us through force.
As they say, In a nutshell.
Hey Ivan! I caught the bear!
Good Sergei! Bring him here!
I can’t! He won’t let me!