Yes, there is some subtlety here. But the point stands, which is all the discussion of "why he picked the UK" as a place to avoid extradition seems to be missi

Yes, there is some subtlety here. But the point stands, which is all the discussion of "why he picked the UK" as a place to avoid extradition seems to be missing the point. If he were comfortable with the government of the UK he'd be relaxing in a pub or reading in the park rather than holed up inside an embassy somewhat out of the reach of UK law for two years.