It's be a humiliation really hasn't it? The great Russian bear that had been built up in our heads should have been able to roll straight through Ukraine.
So why state it so confidently as if it was fact? Thought you were all about researching and verifying?
It's not supposed to be taken as anything but funny as f**k pal.
Bet they saw a tidy little return on that investment! Had some great times down there to be fair, great little community back then even if it was a bit rough round the edges.