According to Russian media:

• Russia and India strike largest-ever energy deal – This is a direct result of sactions against Russia and the sabotage of Nord Stream 2 pipeline. We wanted to prevent Russia’s exports of energy resources to Europe. Instead, we pushed Russia to redirect their exports to China and now, India. This is good for Russia’s economy. It also creates new alliances that are politically and militarily dangerous to the West in general and to NATO in particular. It has also descouraged Germany and Europe from supporting American political goals worldwide. How smart was that? Is the US becoming isolated?

• Poland says it won’t send troops to Ukraine – Poland will not take part in a peace keeping mission in Ukraine because it already has troops there, actively fighting against Russia. Joining the peace keeping mission would make it impossible for Poland to take any military action against Russia. Is this why Tusk is rejecting this role? Is the Biden administration planning a New Year surprise, before they leave the White House?