[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

fly high said:

Don't give it to the f***ing Yanks, who knows where it would go & they will want to make money out of it but free world definitely should buy it.

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Doug-ees-evil said:

This bleak and terrible war has changed all wars forever.

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Triggaaar said:

This is one of the most concerning things. In the future I can imagine states who aren't interested in people's human rights, using AI controlled drones to destroy lives in foreign countries.

I have to say that I don't understand why the free world has done so much to build up authoritarian countries whose main aim is to end the free world.

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Eric the meek said:

Well done Estonia.

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Estonian navy detains Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker

Estonian authorities detained an oil tanker which forms part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and which had been sailing through Estonian waters in the Gulf of Finland early on Friday morning. The seizure does not relate to damage to any critical infrastructure, Estonian Navy (Merevägi) commander Cdre...

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raymondo said:

Phillips O'Brien summary on the type of President that Trump REALLY is.

People still talk about Trump wanting a ceasefire in Ukraine because he wants “peace”. We hear arguments like he wants to end the senseless slaughter or that he wants the Nobel Peace Prize—almost certainly true as Obama has one and Trump is obsessed with things like that. I do think, however, that the saying Trump “wants” a ceasefire or “peace” is deceptive and needs to stop now. He wants a Putin victory—and sees a ceasefire or “peace” within that framework. If Putin wants to keep fighting, Trump seems more than happy to see the war continue. He is a war president, not a peace president, and this needs to be stated loudly and clearly.​

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raymondo said:

Phillips O'Brien summary on the type of President that Trump REALLY is.

People still talk about Trump wanting a ceasefire in Ukraine because he wants “peace”. We hear arguments like he wants to end the senseless slaughter or that he wants the Nobel Peace Prize—almost certainly true as Obama has one and Trump is obsessed with things like that. I do think, however, that the saying Trump “wants” a ceasefire or “peace” is deceptive and needs to stop now. He wants a Putin victory—and sees a ceasefire or “peace” within that framework. If Putin wants to keep fighting, Trump seems more than happy to see the war continue. He is a war president, not a peace president, and this needs to be stated loudly and clearly.​

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Bodian said:

Indeed. Since Putin effectively rejected his peace deal, has there been any actual activity by the USA to bring about the end of the war?

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raymondo said:

Phillips O'Brien summary on the type of President that Trump REALLY is.

People still talk about Trump wanting a ceasefire in Ukraine because he wants “peace”. We hear arguments like he wants to end the senseless slaughter or that he wants the Nobel Peace Prize—almost certainly true as Obama has one and Trump is obsessed with things like that. I do think, however, that the saying Trump “wants” a ceasefire or “peace” is deceptive and needs to stop now. He wants a Putin victory—and sees a ceasefire or “peace” within that framework. If Putin wants to keep fighting, Trump seems more than happy to see the war continue. He is a war president, not a peace president, and this needs to be stated loudly and clearly.​

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raymondo said:

I think there was a new draft of the ever-more-extortionate minerals 'deal'... that's it I think.

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Eric the meek said:

Urals oil approaches $50 a barrel.

Combine that with the sanctions, pressure on Russia's shadow fleet, Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil refineries and depots, don't get distracted by US peace talk sideshows, and Russia inches nearer to collapse.

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peterward said:

Guys guys trust the process guys.

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papachris said:

An update on the captured oil tanker currently sitting in Muuga harbour near Tallinn. Some significant deficiencies including no insurance.

40 deficiencies found during detained Russian shadow fleet vessel inspection

The Estonian Transport Administration's inspection of the tanker Kiwala has revealed 40 deficiencies. As a result, the vessel has been banned from continuing its voyage until the issues have been rectified.

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crookie said:

Jeez, gift wrap Russia's war spoils. Any pretence of the USA being an honest peace broker shot to shit

Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

Key developments on April 11: * US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports * Trump urges Russia "to get moving" to end war against Ukraine * Putin meets U.S. envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says * "Several hundred" Chinese nationals...

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papachris said:

It's pointless Witkoff meeting Putin and just parroting what Putin wants. And has he even been to Kyiv to negotiate and get Ukraine's point of view.

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