Russia's Economic Forum in Crisis: Will 'Scott Tenorman Must Die?' Be Next Up?

From Davos to St. Petersburg: Oh how the times have changed

Remember when Russia's annual economic forum was called the 'Davos' of the East? Well forget about that now. With Western leaders giving Russia the cold shoulder post Ukraine invasion SPIEF is desperate for new friends and investors from non Western nations.

Cartman's Take: I wouldn't even try to buy cheesy poofs from Russia

I mean seriously who wants to get into business with a country that's invading its neighbors? I bet their ketchup chips taste like traitors' tears.

The Kremlin's Diplomatic Ballet: Juggling anti Western sentiment and economic desperation

Russia is trying to show the world that it's open for business just not with its usual friends in the West. Is it me or does this sound like a sketch from Mr. Garrison's geography class?

Economic Growth Putin Style: Resilience Investment and Denial

Despite international sanctions Putin wants the world to know Russia is doing just fine thank you very much. It's like that time I told Kenny he could totally handle ghost hunting in the elementary school basement.

BRICS Turkey and the Never ending Story of Expansion

BRICS expanding? Yeah right like putting wings on a pig. Turkey's interest in joining? More like a sideshow in the circus of international diplomacy. Will Putin get his happy ending? Not likely.

The Empire of Evil Strikes Back: Putin's SPIEF Address and the Skating Around Ukraine

Putin will speak at SPIEF but don't expect him to dwell on the whole 'special military operation' thing too much. It's like when Butters tries to explain why he can't join our chili con carnival.