You should just surrender now, Vladdy

Russia may think it can raise roundwood export duties to hamper exports, but luckily Foreign Trade Minister Paavo Väyrynen (Centre Party) is on the case:

"We think all sensible arguments support them overturning this decision. Or at least postponing the implementation of the duties so that we can continue the talks."

So there.

In a related story, the Subtv television channel plans to broadcast a talk show in which Väyrynen will be interviewed by none other than Paavo Väyrynen. True greatness knows no bounds.