Russia: We shall save France

France is still burning, despite the media blackout. Apparently the strategy to ignore reality isn't working. But never fear, Russia has stepped up. They have the answer.

Send soccer thugs. No, really.

A Russian politician has offered to send the country's violent soccer thugs to France in order to sort out the rioters.

Far right politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky says he already has hundreds of volunteers, many of whom have special forces training.

In a telegram sent to France, Zhirinovsky, who is also the Duma's deputy speaker, said: "We are ready with volunteer units of football fans and activists who have served in military combat hot spots.

"I am convinced that our initiative would restore total order and calm the rioting within 48 hours."

I believe the code word to get the ball rolling is: Gooooooooaaaaaaaaal!