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It's a tactic that all states as well as the media use. In war or non war situations. I'm strangely reminded of 1998 when The Sun hounded the referee who sent Beckham off and presented him to their sheep as a mentally unstable individual who shouldn't have been refereeing.

It's just a podcast by a random bloke on the internet. I don't follow any of it. All I've seen is the lines not moving in the last year and Ukraine constantly asking for Western cash. It's not about 'winners' because there are no winners. But what is clearly happening is Ukrainian forces are...

That's the point I'm making. It's a stalemate. And it's all becoming very Western Front. But Russia is in Ukrainian territory and has no intention of budging. So ultimately, there will end up being an agreement or this will just roll on and on with Ukraine constantly having to come cap in hand...

The propaganda here is coming from those with the scarves and hats with colours for either side. Ukraine cannot remove Russia from it's territory. However, with huge support from the West they can keep fighting and try to hold the lines (which hardly seem to be moving). I've not followed news...

As much as no-one would mourn him, the above correction to your post is probably the way I would put it.

Unfortunately, The Times is an articulate tabloid these days. The UK national newspapers are my last point of call for information, other than sport.

Confirmed by a Swansea City fan on an away trip once 'If you want to invade Wales stop at the border and wait for them to stop fighting themselves' He hated Cardiff City more than the English.

Prigozhin has apparently agreed to de-escalate, according to Belarus leadership. Given that he was traveling up the M4, I suggest he got tired of all the variable speed limits.

I'd be more concerned about what comes after Putin if this does succeed. As stated previously, Prigozhin has criticised Putin for not using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

I read in the BBC that they have to go on the M4. In that case it'll take ages. Never ending roadworks. One thing folk are forgetting is that this Wagner chap is very pro-war and has often talked about tactical nuclear weapons. This lull and retreat may help the Ukrainian war effort, but lets...

In fairness, the US involvement in the funding of right wing oppressive regimes is nothing new. I'd recommend reading the following book. I can't seem to post links (if anyone can help) but the book is called 'The Shock Doctrine' by Naomi Klein. An evidence based work on the US tentacles in...

My personal view is that Russia should leave Ukraine. My personal view is that they should never have invaded in the first place. My personal view is that the Donbas should have had a ceasefire before the invasion and folk be given the chance to decide what they wanted. But those opportunity...

It was re-written in simple and clear lines because you are like a dog with a bone who analysis every single word like a theologian discussing the nuances of New Testament Greek. It occurred to me that anything could be willfully miss-interpreted as you appear to want a barney. So it doesn't...

If we're talking about Russia leaving then I agree with you. My personal view is that they should leave and the Donbas should be helped to determine its own future, but not by the sword. But, as I said earlier, I don't think it will happen and the only solution seems to be negotiation. What...

Okay, let me be as clear as I can- What I think may happen and seems like the only political solution- The fighting stops and both sides start negotiating. What I would personally like to happen- Russia leaves Ukraine. The people of Donbas (and Crimea) decide what they want without bloodshed...

I'm not sure how I have painted myself into a corner. I have merely offered a viewpoint that is of the opinion that this is a war that cannot be completely won by either side. If I was asked what should be done then I would say that the will of all citizens of Ukraine should be taken into...

I'm not saying what should happen. But I am saying what will happen if the current Ukraine government tries to pursue its goals with the West. Russia will not be driven out of Ukraine. Not in the east. All we are going to see is a dreadful winter and further terrible loss OR some kind of...

As we know, it's traditionally Russian territory and 60% are Russian speakers. It was wrong to invade, but I suspect it will remaining as Russian territory. I can't see the Russians being kicked out of Donbass and Lubansk any time soon. The only way to the end of this is through some kind of...

I'm not sure that Donetsk and Luhansk won't be involved in negotiation. Again, my point better explained here. I've not understood Russia's actions here. But I can see what they are doing now. Ukraine will struggle to move further than Kherson. Russia deploys forces to Donbass. If they do...

I would stake a lot on saying that Ukraine has close to zero chance of re-capturing Crimea. This interview is a far better summary of the earlier point I was trying to make.