SIR – Against the United Nations Charter, the illegal invasion of Iraq by Blair of the UK and Bush of the USA, means that the UK and USA sadly have no right to criticise Russia for their barbaric invasion and occupation of Georgia.

The Russian actions remind us what a historically cruel nation they are and those who have encouraged Russian investments into this country should hang their heads in shame.

Also, those who have made political decisions while dragging their feet for years over the UK’s nuclear energy policies, and then to link up with and be dependent on Russia for gas supplies should simply resign.

Brian Hunt,

Worcester.