The Arrest of Vladamir Romanov

[HibbySpurs]

I see that Mr. Romaonv has been arrested under the international warrant issued against him by Russian police.

This I find quite interesting in the current political climate as it isnt like the Russians to arrest "their own" (he is Russian born) and hand them over to other states as seems likely to happen.

Currently the Baltic States are really feeling the chill coming out of Moscow and are nervous about future intentions of their neighbours. Of course Russia is keen to impress on them they have nothing to fear but this hasnt stopped increased NATO patrols over the region and the muted discussions about permanent military bases in the baltic countries.

Is there a diplomatic edge to Mr Romanov's sudden arrest by Russian authorities who lets be honest most likely knew exactly where he was all along?

Is Mr Romanov now finding out that he's just another pawn in the big geo-politcal game of chess the big countries play and he's being given over as a "gesture of goodwill" by the Russians... You know... "Heres one of your most wanted, we got him for you, we're good guys, honestly".......

I find the timing of this sudden arrest to be interesting and wonder if anyone else had any thoughts?

[Haymaker]

Pretty sure I saw a tweet that he had been released!

However, if not then I agree, very fishy why he has been lifted now. :agree:

[Phil D. Rolls]

I'm wondering if Romanovs arrest is being used as a sweetener for favours from Lithuania.

[HibbySpurs]

I'm wondering if Romanovs arrest is being used as a sweetener for favours from Lithuania.

My thoughts exactly :agree:..... Are they extending the hand of friendship to keep the Liths a little closer..... The real Vlad is no daftie after all..... He knows exactly what strings to pull/buttons to push as various other people are finding out at the present time.......

[Phil D. Rolls]

My thoughts exactly :agree:..... Are they extending the hand of friendship to keep the Liths a little closer..... The real Vlad is no daftie after all..... He knows exactly what strings to pull/buttons to push as various other people are finding out at the present time.......

Using Crimea as a template - it's a way of saying, " we take care of Russians, but we are fair and anybody that steps out of line gets no favours from us"

[heretoday]

It's a funny old game, Saint.

[frazeHFC]

I see he's scared to go back to Lithuania incase he gets taken out. Says he has assassins after him and the Russian Secret Service have already intercepted some that were sent to kill him. Bit paranoid!!
silverhibee

[Haymaker]

I see he's scared to go back to Lithuania incase he gets taken out. Says he has assassins after him and the Russian Secret Service have already intercepted some that were sent to kill him. Bit paranoid!!
silverhibee

Sounds crazy frazeHFC

[The Green Goblin]

I think they arrested him because they were having trouble finishing the statue of him that they are going to put outside the pink bus shelter and they needed him to model a couple more times for the artist. Very supportive of the arts, the Russians.