- Aug 24, 2020
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[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)
- Thread starter vegster
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- Aug 24, 2020
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.....slightly closer to Russia's territorial waters than the buoys were.
Absolutely...a few would do.
But we know what Russia would do when they were told: they'd send out an unsuspecting patrol boat to get blown up, then demand an emergency meeting of the security council.
papachris
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Estonia summons Russian chargé d'affaires over border buoys removal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday (May 24) summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires over the removal of Estonian buoys from the Narva River.
news.err.ee
- Aug 24, 2020
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What's all this? Apparently, 4 different sources have said as much to Reuters.
news.sky.com
Obviously it will be a non-starter, and any ceasefire/armistice with Russia is worthless, but look beyond that.
Perhaps Russia isn't doing quite as well as the narrative would suggest?
Vladimir Putin ready to 'freeze' war in Ukraine with ceasefire recognising recent Russian gains, sources say
Vladimir Putin reportedly views recent gains in the war as enough to sell a victory to the Russian people, saving him from making unpopular decisions like spending more money and mobilising more people.
Obviously it will be a non-starter, and any ceasefire/armistice with Russia is worthless, but look beyond that.
Perhaps Russia isn't doing quite as well as the narrative would suggest?
Solid at the back
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What's all this? Apparently, 4 different sources have said as much to Reuters.
Vladimir Putin ready to 'freeze' war in Ukraine with ceasefire recognising recent Russian gains, sources say
Vladimir Putin reportedly views recent gains in the war as enough to sell a victory to the Russian people, saving him from making unpopular decisions like spending more money and mobilising more people.
Obviously it will be a non-starter, and any ceasefire/armistice with Russia is worthless, but look beyond that.
Perhaps Russia isn't doing quite as well as the narrative would suggest?
If this is true, this is significant. Its an admission that they cannot complete their objectives of "de-nazifying" Ukraine & unable to completely occupy Ukraine.
This war must have cost Russia billions.
I watched a long personal vlog today from a Chinese mercenary fighting for Russia.
After lots of detail about the crew he was fighting with (Cubans, Russians, some Nepalese...) and saying there was little coordination due to language difficulties...he highlighted that the swarms of Ukrainian drone attacks were the hardest thing to deal with, resulting in many casualties on the Russian side.
After lots of detail about the crew he was fighting with (Cubans, Russians, some Nepalese...) and saying there was little coordination due to language difficulties...he highlighted that the swarms of Ukrainian drone attacks were the hardest thing to deal with, resulting in many casualties on the Russian side.
- Aug 24, 2020
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The war in numbers.
Day 819.
500,000 Russian casualties.
Russia is still 380km from Kyiv.
Day 819.
500,000 Russian casualties.
Russia is still 380km from Kyiv.
- Nov 11, 2009
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Putin cannot fight for as long as he wants, it's BS. Ukraine is causing huge financial damage targeting refineries. The war is creating huge financial and societal issues in Russia and there is no way Putin would "freeze" if he thought he could win.
Plus nobody is fooled by what "freezing" really is.
It's just a mechanism to pause, rebuild, restrategise and violate again in future at the most opportune time for Russia.
Ukraine are not so stupid.
- Nov 11, 2009
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I saw him yesterday on Ukrainian TV, asked the Mrs what he was saying..... snd she said "just bullshitting for the fascist state"Lavrov has been quiet recently (thank goodness) and invisible on the news feeds I use.
Maybe it's nothing, maybe he's all over other feeds, or maybe he's starting to distance himself from the situation
fly high
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Love your Mrs.
I suppose even thick f***s at some point realise that they're onto a losing thing.
- Aug 24, 2020
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Up to 200 people innocent people could have been inside. Russians have no regard for the sanctity of human life.
This is why Putin's bogus call for peace will fail. Nobody believes it will end there.
Putin must be defeated heavily.
This is why Putin's bogus call for peace will fail. Nobody believes it will end there.
Putin must be defeated heavily.
Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kharkiv supermarket - authorities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.
www.bbc.co.uk
Let's count our blessings. He's one of the most odious people on the planet. I can't imagine a death sufficiently hideous that befits Putin's glove puppet.Lavrov has been quiet recently (thank goodness) and invisible on the news feeds I use.
Maybe it's nothing, maybe he's all over other feeds, or maybe he's starting to distance himself from the situation
3000 glide bombs in March... unbelievable. If that stat and the Kharkhiv supermarket blast fail to get the west to speed up supply of air defense systems...then I don't know what will.Up to 200 people innocent people could have been inside. Russians have no regard for the sanctity of human life.
This is why Putin's bogus call for peace will fail. Nobody believes it will end there.
Putin must be defeated heavily.
Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kharkiv supermarket - authorities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.www.bbc.co.uk
- Aug 24, 2020
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Good to break through the half million dead Russians barrier.
I wonder what the tipping point will be. 1mil?.... 2mil? .... 5mil?
Keep chipping away.
Ukraine is pretty accurate with it's drones so I imagine either flying under the side, or destroying the netting first, will be done.