This political cartoon by Tom Janssen, shows a member of the Russian Army carrying a tray with a teapot and cups on it. The soldier is identified as a Russian; this is supported by the drawing of Saint Basil’s Cathedral in the background and the notable russian uniform. They appear to be saying, “our new weapon!” while carrying a teapot which would be identified as their new weapon. Russia, has recently been accused of attempting to murder by poisoning and almost killing a former Russian spy and his daughter when they were on a trip to Moscow. The spy, who had been poisoned at a Russian restaurant, was assumed to be poisoned from a drink. This is represented by the pot of tea or (“new weapon”) in the illustration. This is important because