Is Russia Brewing A Confrontation Over Belarus, Ukraine?

To the north and east of Paris lie two of the great medieval cities of France, Amiens and Reims, both possessed of spellbinding cathedrals that have played a central role in the history, and especially, the monarchy of France. The cathedral of Reims sticks in my mind because the marathon/semi-marathon of Reims starts directly in front of it and the early morning view through the stained-glass windows is as inspiring as any sporting setting. Sacrifice The cathedral at Amiens - where the skull of St John the Baptist was reportedly brought - stays with me for a different reason. Amongst…