> This is the second time today I've seen this sentiment on HN that the UK (/HMG) is somehow 'cosy' with Russia. It seems really off to me? The whole of EU san

> This is the second time today I've seen this sentiment on HN that the UK (/HMG) is somehow 'cosy' with Russia. It seems really off to me? The whole of EU sans the former Eastern Bloc member countries keep "playing games" with rogue states, and repressive regimes. I think, it now goes almost automatic for them to go on the defensive now, when anything like this gets uncovered.