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Jaymoss 22-02-2022 16:17

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That has got to be a pretend organisation

Mick 22-02-2022 16:23

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LATEST: No surprise: Russian Parliament approves Putin’s use of armed forces abroad.

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NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg just Now: “We have over 100 jets on high alert”

1andrew1 22-02-2022 17:08

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Boris Johnson under fire over ‘peashooter’ Russian sanctions

Initial UK measures widely denounced as too weak as PM urged to go further to punish Moscow for ordering troops into Ukraine

Tom Keatinge, an expert in finance and security at the Royal United Services Institute think-tank, was dismissive of the UK measures. “All the talk on sanctions so far has meant to be a deterrent and we have turned up to a gunfight with a peashooter.”

Jason Hungerford, partner specialising in sanctions at Mayer Brown, agreed. “To say the UK sanctions list is underwhelming is an understatement,” he said. He added: “Clamping down on those banks is not going to change the Russian economy a whole lot. The individuals are a bit more interesting — but they have been sanctioned by the US for some time.”

Anton Lopatin, senior director at Fitch Ratings, said: “Promsvyazbank is the largest bank in this list, but this is a bank focused on military financing. It operates with companies operating in the defence industry. Adding it to the UK sanctions list will have very little impact.”
https://www.ft.com/content/d9ec9b5d-...2-44f0b5995d24

Damien 22-02-2022 17:47

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I sort of think it makes sense to hold something back though to try and get him to stop going further.

papa smurf 22-02-2022 17:50

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Liz Truss takes swift retribution on Putin – UK to unleash might of £24TN army of nations

The Foreign Secretary outlined "coordinated escalatory sanctions" alongside the other members of the G7. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, the US and the UK make up the group and have a combined GDP of £24TN. The world's biggest economies are shutting their doors on Moscow in the beginning of a series of retaliatory measures expected against Vladimir Putin's government over its escalation of the crisis in Eastern Europe. Ms Truss said: "Our support is unwavering for the territorial integrity of Ukraine."

https://www.express.co.uk/news/polit...rmy-war-update

1andrew1 22-02-2022 18:29

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114239)
I sort of think it makes sense to hold something back though to try and get him to stop going further.

Peston has an interesting take on thid. He reckons any Russian organisation not sanctioned will move their money out of London now to avoid likely sanctions.

papa smurf 22-02-2022 18:46

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Reported that all 351 members of rusian parliament that backed putin to be sanctioned by the EU.

Hugh 22-02-2022 20:36

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President Biden @POTUS

United States government official

8:22 PM · Feb 22, 2022·The White House

Today, in close coordination with our Allies and partners, I am announcing the first tranche of sanctions to impose costs on Russia in response to yesterday’s actions.

We will continue to escalate sanctions as Russia escalates.

We are implementing full blocking sanctions on two large Russian financial institutions — VEB and their military bank. And we are implementing comprehensive sanctions on Russian sovereign debt.

That means we’ve cut off the Russian government from western financing.

It can no longer raise money from the west — and cannot trade its new debt in our markets or European markets.

Starting tomorrow — and continuing in the days ahead — we will also be imposing sanctions on Russian elites and their family members.

They share in the corrupt gains of the Kremlin’s policies and should share in the pain as well.

Because of Russia’s actions, we’ve worked with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 will not move forward.
https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/149...D3e4-YcjeDaWiw

Damien 22-02-2022 22:34

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One thing the U.K and U.S have done well is going so public with the intelligence. By the time Russia went ahead with it every scenario had been well-briefed out and expected. It gave little room for Putin to have any pretext at all.

Mr K 23-02-2022 08:25

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Putin's best buddy, The Donald, thinks he's a genius....
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Mr Trump said in an interview on Tuesday that he admired "tough cookie" Mr Putin, describing his latest move as "genius".

"Putin declares a big portion of Ukraine as independent. That's wonderful. How smart is that? This is genius," he told The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show.

"I knew Putin very well. I got along with him great. He's got a lot of great charm and a lot of pride. He loves his country."
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-ne...asion-ukraine/

Sephiroth 23-02-2022 08:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36114259)
Putin's best buddy, The Donald, thinks he's a genius....

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-ne...asion-ukraine/

On the face of it, Putin is indeed very clever and knows exactly what he's doing. I admire him for that but I don't like what Putin is doing.

1andrew1 23-02-2022 09:40

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36114259)
Putin's best buddy, The Donald, thinks he's a genius....

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-ne...asion-ukraine/

I wonder how he would have reacted to the invasion if he were still President?

Jaymoss 23-02-2022 09:56

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114267)
I wonder how he would have reacted to the invasion if he were still President?

he would have wanted to pour bleach all over it

Hom3r 23-02-2022 10:27

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Defender of the Fatherland day


Today in Russia


http://www.rusevents.info/holiday/de...atherland-day/

Media Boy UK 23-02-2022 11:49

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Liz Truss: “Ofcom is looking into RT”

The UK’s foreign secretary Liz Truss has invited Ofcom to look into RT’s content over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an issue the watchdog views as a “priority”.

https://www.tvbeurope.com/business/l...ooking-into-rt

1andrew1 23-02-2022 12:06

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36114286)
Liz Truss: “Ofcom is looking into RT”

The UK’s foreign secretary Liz Truss has invited Ofcom to look into RT’s content over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an issue the watchdog views as a “priority”.

https://www.tvbeurope.com/business/l...ooking-into-rt

I expect its days are numbered. Starmer put the pressure on yesterday by saying it should not be allowed to broadcast in the UK.
https://news.sky.com/video/ukraine-s...ation-12548699

Mick 23-02-2022 12:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36114259)
Putin's best buddy, The Donald, thinks he's a genius....

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-ne...asion-ukraine/

Why do you have to stir up division & bullshit in every thread Mr K? :dozey:

You think Biden has done brilliantly here?

Pull the other one.

Putin is a genius, he has handled the west like putty. You don’t have to like someone to hail them a genius. No doubt in my mind that Putin’s absolutely ecstatic Trump is no longer President of the United States and someone so weak and pathetic as Biden is. Russia’s annexing of Ukraine is now inevitable, under Biden.

Meanwhile, China’s gleefully eyeing up Taiwan in the distance. But as usual Trump derangement syndrome strikes again

Damien 23-02-2022 12:29

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114290)
You think Biden has done brilliantly here?

Pull the other one.

Putin is a genius, he has handled the west like putty. You don’t have to like someone to hail them a genius. No doubt in my mind that Putin’s absolutely ecstatic Trump is no longer President of the United States and someone so weak and pathetic as Biden is. Russia’s annexing of Ukraine is now inevitable, under Biden.

What do you think the West should have done differently here?

I don't think Putin cares who is President because the options remain the same whoever it's in charge. What would he have done differently? Putin didn't care about the West's response when he used a chemical weapon in England either. The arming of the rebels in Donetsk has been happening for years as well.

BenMcr 23-02-2022 12:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114290)
Why do you have to stir up division & bullshit in every thread Mr K? :dozey:

You think Biden has done brilliantly here?

Pull the other one.

Putin is a genius, he has handled the west like putty. You don’t have to like someone to hail them a genius. No doubt in my mind that Putin’s absolutely ecstatic Trump is no longer President of the United States and someone so weak and pathetic as Biden is. Russia’s annexing of Ukraine is now inevitable, under Biden.

Meanwhile, China’s gleefully eyeing up Taiwan in the distance. But as usual Trump derangement syndrome strikes again

I don't think honestly we know what Putin would or wouldn't have done under Trump. It's speculation.

But how is linking to a report on what Trump has said on record stirring up division & bullshit?

Mick 23-02-2022 13:02

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36114292)
I don't think honestly we know what Putin would or wouldn't have done under Trump. It's speculation.

But how is linking to a report on what Trump has said on record stirring up division & bullshit?

Laughable.

Putin would not have done it, under Trump. Putin knew Donald had a redline, he saw that when Syria gassed its own people, including children. Trump ordered a military strike against Syria, albeit, a brief one, despite Russia being its staunch ally.

As for linking to the report, that’s all Mr K does, pitting one side against the other, by yet again, being incapable of letting go of something. He’s foolishly trying to brush Trump as the baddy here again, because he simply says what is bloody obvious. Putin’s a genius, but the caveat is that one does not need to be liked to be refer to someone as such or like what that person is doing.

Sephiroth 23-02-2022 13:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114291)
What do you think the West should have done differently here?

I don't think Putin cares who is President because the options remain the same whoever it's in charge. What would he have done differently? Putin didn't care about the West's response when he used a chemical weapon in England either. The arming of the rebels in Donetsk has been happening for years as well.

They should have offered peacekeeping troops (etc) to be posted to Ukraine. That would have called Putin's bluff - who has no intention of being vaporised.

Carth 23-02-2022 13:35

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36114297)
They should have offered peacekeeping troops (etc) to be posted to Ukraine. That would have called Putin's bluff - who has no intention of being vaporised.

Isn't that what Russia has done . . moved 'peacekeeping' forces into areas of unrest and instability? ;)

Mick 23-02-2022 13:42

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Guido Fawkes done it’s own digging….

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According to LinkedIn, Lord Mandelson's Global Counsel has 5 staff working on behalf of Russian clients. The "Prince of Darkness" also advises Keir Starmer.

Pierre 23-02-2022 14:11

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114289)
I expect its days are numbered. Starmer put the pressure on yesterday by saying it should not be allowed to broadcast in the UK.
https://news.sky.com/video/ukraine-s...ation-12548699

As long as they don't break Ofcom rules, I wouldn't think there's much they can do about it.

Sephiroth 23-02-2022 14:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36114298)
Isn't that what Russia has done . . moved 'peacekeeping' forces into areas of unrest and instability? ;)

You got it!

Pierre 23-02-2022 14:21

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where is Ukraine's military whilst this going on? They've got a bigger army than we have

Hugh 23-02-2022 15:15

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36114308)
where is Ukraine's military whilst this going on? They've got a bigger army than we have

Probably being told not to confront the Russians, as the Russians have vastly superior Air and long range Artillery and ballistic missile forces, which could stand off and destroy the Ukranian Military from a distance (just like the Allied Forces did in Iraq to Saddam's forces).

Mick 23-02-2022 17:16

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BREAKING: U.S warns Ukraine government that it has intelligence that suggests Ukraine faces full on Russian invasion within next 48 hours, starting with cyber attacks on the country, several Ukrainian government websites are currently down. Source: Evening Standard.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/worl...s-b984158.html

Jaymoss 23-02-2022 17:23

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The Cyber attacks are 50% less powerful since Dudes not been using his Windows 98 PC hahaha

You can bet Putins Botnet is not just in Russia too

papa smurf 23-02-2022 17:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36114329)
The Cyber attacks are 50% less powerful since Dudes not been using his Windows 98 PC hahaha

You can bet Putins Botnet is not just in Russia too

a few of them are in the Labour party

1andrew1 23-02-2022 17:37

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36114330)
a few of them are in the Labour party

Corbyn's no longer in the Labour Party.

Pierre 23-02-2022 19:03

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114313)
Probably being told not to confront the Russians, as the Russians have vastly superior Air and long range Artillery and ballistic missile forces, which could stand off and destroy the Ukranian Military from a distance (just like the Allied Forces did in Iraq to Saddam's forces).

Well no shots have been fired, surely the Ukrainian army should mobilise to surround the provinces Russia has moved into.

Mr K 23-02-2022 19:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36114344)
Well no shots have been fired, surely the Ukrainian army should mobilise to surround the provinces Russia has moved into.

The pea shooters we've given them to defend themselves, then retreated to a safe distance should help.

Mick 23-02-2022 19:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114331)
Corbyn's no longer in the Labour Party.

No but some of his cronies, still are, dissing NATO. These Labour MPs, they’re an absolute disgrace.

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BREAKING: U.S imposes sanctions on company building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Carth 23-02-2022 19:40

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114348)
BREAKING: U.S imposes sanctions on company building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

I thought it was completed September 2021?

Damien 23-02-2022 19:45

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114348)
No but some of his cronies, still are, dissing NATO. These Labour MPs, they’re an absolute disgrace.

Yup and Corbyn too is still blaming the West for Russian Agression even if he has been kicked out.

Thankfully all the ones that are dissing NATO are not in any position other than being an MP. Starmer has done a complete 180 on the position of Labour that at the moment Labour are call for tougher action than the Government is.

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36114344)
Well no shots have been fired, surely the Ukrainian army should mobilise to surround the provinces Russia has moved into.

I think Russia are still in the 'separatist' regions. The problem will start if they move further into Ukraine. I imagine the Ukrainians are holding back to the edge of those lines in the hope Russia chicken out.

1andrew1 23-02-2022 20:37

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114354)
Yup and Corbyn too is still blaming the West for Russian Agression even if he has been kicked out.

Thankfully all the ones that are dissing NATO are not in any position other than being an MP. Starmer has done a complete 180 on the position of Labour that at the moment Labour are call for tougher action than the Government is..

All those MPs who took Russian money should pay it back and those MPs who support Putin should be deselected at the next election.

Hugh 23-02-2022 21:07

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36114344)
Well no shots have been fired, surely the Ukrainian army should mobilise to surround the provinces Russia has moved into.

Do that en-masse, and they’ll be seen by satellite/airborne drones, and before the Russian ground troops move forward (beyond where the existing "militia" are), the Ukrainian forces will be hit by artillery, short range ballistic misfiles, and ground attack aircraft…

The best way to blunt/slow down the Russians moving forward is with small stealthy mobile teams (platoon size) armed with anti-tank and anti-aircraft weaponry, utilising asymmetric warfare - any large groupings would be pulverised from a distance; it will be more of a Vietnam conflict than a Korean War, imho.

Paul 23-02-2022 21:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114267)
I wonder how he would have reacted to the invasion if he were still President?

I dont think there would be an invasion.
I'm pretty sure its no coincidence he waited until Trump got dumped and replaced by the damp squib they have now

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114381)
it will be more of a Vietnam conflict than a Korean War, imho.

It might bite Russia more than they think, and become like another Afghanistan.

Mick 23-02-2022 21:34

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Ukraine LATEST: Leaders of Separatist regions ask President Putin for help against Ukrainian army “aggression”, according to Russian news agency, Interfax.

Hugh 23-02-2022 21:53

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Here comes the False Flag excuse from Russia…

Mick 24-02-2022 00:34

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114392)
Ukraine LATEST: Leaders of Separatist regions ask President Putin for help against Ukrainian army “aggression”, according to Russian news agency, Interfax.

Latest: Ukraine response to this forces then to urgently request a UN Security Council meeting.

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114400)
Latest: Ukraine response to this forces then to urgently request a UN Security Council meeting.

BREAKING: Emergency meeting of UN Security Council will begin at 2130 est (New York time), in 2 hours time. Requested by Ukraine, supported by UK, USA and others.

Mick 24-02-2022 02:40

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U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says he believes Russia will commence full on invasion of Ukraine before night is over.

TheDaddy 24-02-2022 02:49

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36114386)
I dont think there would be an invasion.
I'm pretty sure its no coincidence he waited until Trump got dumped and replaced by the damp squib they have now

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It might bite Russia more than they think, and become like another Afghanistan.

Not convinced Donny would have got involved at all and certainly not gone any further than damp squib has. Wonder how many Chechen war veterans are still in the Russian army, first time round they didn't win in spite of an absolutely overwhelming advantage in men and equipment, might turn out similar this time round.

Vlad's been on the telly saying he's sending the troops in and explosions have been reported, apparently he doesn't want to occupy the Ukraine, just denazify it :spin: :(

Mick 24-02-2022 04:06

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And so it begins: Several explosions heard in Ukraine Capital, Kyiv.

Multiple Ukraine cities under attack. Biden decries Russian aggression as unjustified and unprovoked, says he will address America people and the World later on.

US President Joe Biden has said in statement: 'President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life'

More from Biden:

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Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way.

The world will hold Russia accountable.
DefConWarningSystem just now:

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Report that United States is moving government officials to safety/bunkers. We are working on confirmation. -
Edit: DEFCONWarningSystem clarifies above with chilling effect:

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CLARIFICATION: Report that United States is moving government officials IN THE UNITED STATES to safety/bunkers. We are working on confirmation -

Blackshep 24-02-2022 04:52

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This is not going to end well this blatant aggression cannot be ignored or not responded too expect a ramping up of military activity in the west. Putin has made a mistake here he doesn't have the support of the Russian people and if this drags on his support will evaporate quickly as sanction's and asset freezing hits hard. Nobody who has taken part in conflict ever wants to see it again but our arm's are being twisted by a man who truly believes he has a destiny and even worse Putin is the type that if he's going down he will take as many as much as he can with him.

My thought's go to Ukraine and it's people and I hope they make Russia pay a heavy price for this.

Damien 24-02-2022 06:36

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The U.K now needs to apply full and brutal sanctions.

Mr K 24-02-2022 07:26

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114416)
The U.K now needs to apply full and brutal sanctions.

We should have done that already. Too much Russian money in London, we've become dependent on it. Our reaction has been piss poor.

mrmistoffelees 24-02-2022 07:38

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114416)
The U.K now needs to apply full and brutal sanctions.

The crippling one would be their removal from SWIFT. I can’t see that happening tbh

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36114418)
We should have done that already. Too much Russian money in London, we've become dependent on it. Our reaction has been piss poor.

I’m not sure what sanctions would make Putin sit up and take notice, he appears via his last couple of televised addresses to be living in a fantasyland.

OLD BOY 24-02-2022 09:13

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36114420)
The crippling one would be their removal from SWIFT. I can’t see that happening tbh

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I’m not sure what sanctions would make Putin sit up and take notice, he appears via his last couple of televised addresses to be living in a fantasyland.

The Russians have already told us sneeringly that they don’t give a s***t about our sanctions. Putin is looking east to China for the help he needs. The last thing the world needs is for these two countries to work together.

1andrew1 24-02-2022 09:28

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114416)
The U.K now needs to apply full and brutal sanctions.

Over the last ten years or so, we've been actively courting Russian money such that our capital has acquired the nickname in finance as Londongrad.

If we believe sanctions work or are morally justified, what should we do about companies like Stellantis (Peugeot-Citroen-Vauxhall-Fiat) and Renault that own car and van factories in Russia? Ban technology transfer? Ban exports to the UK? Tell them to divest? And what about ownership of Chelsea FC and The Standard newspaper?

Good to see Liz Truss being called out on TV yesterday for courting Russian donations to the Conservative Party. BBC Breakfast viewers praise Dan Walker for ‘absolutely skewering’ Liz Truss with her own photo alongside Russian Tory donor

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36114420)
I’m not sure what sanctions would make Putin sit up and take notice, he appears via his last couple of televised addresses to be living in a fantasyland.

That's the trouble - as others have eluded to, he's a bit unhinged. He's lied to his country, created a fantasyland and has ended up believing that fantasy himself!

mrmistoffelees 24-02-2022 09:40

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36114433)
The Russians have already told us sneeringly that they don’t give a s***t about our sanctions. Putin is looking east to China for the help he needs. The last thing the world needs is for these two countries to work together.

Ah yes, those Russians that always state the truth and never peddle misinformation or untruths, ever.

If they were booted out of SWIFT they would soon care, but, highly unlikely to occur since the US would be deeply concerned about any potential move away from the USDs use in the global economy.

China is staying publicly at least fairly neutral at the moment, advocating diplomacy. I'd be more concerned about India they've yet to tip their hand in terms of support.

There's apparently significant distress amongst several Russian politicians at the actions Putin is taking.

Hugh 24-02-2022 09:54

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https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...4&d=1645696351

https://www.moex.com/n41370/?nt=201

This was after losing 40% of it’s value in the last week.

Hugh 24-02-2022 09:56

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36114440)
Ah yes, those Russians that always state the truth and never peddle misinformation or untruths, ever.

If they were booted out of SWIFT they would soon care, but, highly unlikely to occur since the US would be deeply concerned about any potential move away from the USDs use in the global economy.

China is staying publicly at least fairly neutral at the moment, advocating diplomacy. I'd be more concerned about India they've yet to tip their hand in terms of support.

There's apparently significant distress amongst several Russian politicians at the actions Putin is taking.

They’ll probably keep quiet about it, as critics of the regime seem to accidentally fall out of windows…

If Putin is successful with the invasion of Ukraine, it will be Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Georgia next…

GrimUpNorth 24-02-2022 09:57

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My thoughts for what they're worth, if you look wars in general the invading side can normally at best expect a high score draw but normally it's long and drawn out that more often than not results in a resounding home win.

If as is being said the obscenely wealthy Russians are supporting Vlad then they're the ones who probably have the best chance in persuading him to stop. We shouldn't freeze their assets, we should seize their assets because a friend of Vlad is an enemy of us all. All those London mansions could make nice hostels for homeless people and we should spend any Russian money we find on arming Ukrainians who at this very moment are probably organising themselves in to resistance groups - particularly after President Zelenskyy authorised Ukrainians to take up arms. I don't think even Vlad would miss the irony of Russian money being used to defend against him.

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 36111623)
If we let Vlad get away with Ukraine, it'll also be game over for Tawain as China won't think twice about exploiting our perceived weekness.

I do hope I'm wrong but I still think this is on the cards.

Damien 24-02-2022 10:36

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
I think this has been 10 years - 15 years even - in the making. Iraq seems to have destroyed America's confidence on the world stage and each subsequent President after Bush has been increasingly isolationist as has the American public. Even now the sentiment in America seems to be 'why is this anything to do with us?'. There is even a ******* on Fox News having a go at what actions the American Government is taking because Putin is not their problem.

People have long had a go at America being the 'world police' but in the absence of any police then thugs and gangsters seize the opportunity.

As for Britain we, and other European NATO nations, need to wake up and take more of this responsibility on for ourselves rather than look to America.

1andrew1 24-02-2022 10:48

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114444)
They’ll probably keep quiet about it, as critics of the regime seem to accidentally fall out of windows…

If Putin is successful with the invasion of Ukraine, it will be Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Georgia next…

Didn't Russia invade Georgia when the World was distracted by the Global Financial Crisis to dissuade it from becoming a NATO member and too friendly to the West?

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all NATO members so I can't see them being next.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114462)
I think this has been 10 years - 15 years even - in the making. Iraq seems to have destroyed America's confidence on the world stage and each subsequent President after Bush has been increasingly isolationist as has the American public. Even now the sentiment in America seems to be 'why is this anything to do with us?'. There is even a ******* on Fox News having a go at what actions the American Government is taking because Putin is not their problem.

People have long had a go at America being the 'world police' but in the absence of any police then thugs and gangsters seize the opportunity.

As for Britain we, and other European NATO nations, need to wake up and take more of this responsibility on for ourselves rather than look to America.

Yes, the US is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't intervene!

mrmistoffelees 24-02-2022 10:49

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114462)
I think this has been 10 years - 15 years even - in the making. Iraq seems to have destroyed America's confidence on the world stage and each subsequent President after Bush has been increasingly isolationist as has the American public. Even now the sentiment in America seems to be 'why is this anything to do with us?'. There is even a ******* on Fox News having a go at what actions the American Government is taking because Putin is not their problem.

People have long had a go at America being the 'world police' but in the absence of any police then thugs and gangsters seize the opportunity.

As for Britain we, and other European NATO nations, need to wake up and take more of this responsibility on for ourselves rather than look to America.


America relies on other NATO members to quite an extent.....

1andrew1 24-02-2022 10:53

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
I wonder what the Lebdevs think of the situation?

https://bylinetimes.com/2021/10/21/b...ar-friendship/

Sephiroth 24-02-2022 11:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114444)
They’ll probably keep quiet about it, as critics of the regime seem to accidentally fall out of windows…

If Putin is successful with the invasion of Ukraine, it will be Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Georgia next…

Just Georgia, I suggest - see Stalin place of birth for details.

Hugh 24-02-2022 11:04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114465)
Didn't Russia invade Georgia when the World was distracted by the Global Financial Crisis to dissuade it from becoming a NATO member and too friendly to the West?

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are all NATO members so I can't see them being next.

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Yes, the US is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't intervene!

Apparently, it was to "coerce Georgia into peace"…

https://academic.oup.com/ia/article-...xt&login=false

Some interesting foresight in the article of nearly 14 years ago…

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Some Russian goals may be inferred: the creation of military protectorates in South Ossetia and Abkhazia; inducing Georgian compliance, especially to block its path towards NATO; and creating a climate of uncertainty over energy routes in the South Caucasus. Moscow's warning that it will defend its ‘citizens’ (nationals) at all costs broadens the scope of concerns to Russia's other neighbour states, especially Ukraine

Mick 24-02-2022 11:17

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Whether we like it or not, we’re now plunged in to the early stages of World War III

Sephiroth 24-02-2022 11:20

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114472)
Whether we like it or not, we’re now plunged in to the early stages of World War III

Time to hoard the toilet paper and baked beans.

jonbxx 24-02-2022 11:25

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114472)
Whether we like it or not, we’re now plunged in to the early stages of World War III

Heh, I live not too far from Northwood Headquarters. It was nice knowing you all!

Jaymoss 24-02-2022 11:33

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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114472)
Whether we like it or not, we’re now plunged in to the early stages of World War III

I do not think it will come to that. Putin will end up getting what he wants and the rest of the world will blow hard make noises but end realising they are powerless to stop him. As long as he stops with the Ukraine of course. If he does decide to go further then yes we could well end up there

Mick 24-02-2022 11:45

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Putin will go there, the Baltic states are next, he is absolutely determined to build back Soviet Union as it was.

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BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to address nation at 12 Noon and will update MPs at 5pm in the House of Commons.

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Meanwhile:
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announces the activation of defence plans in response to Russia invading Ukraine. NATO held an emergency meeting at the request of neighbouring countries to Ukraine, who feel their territory is under threat.

1andrew1 24-02-2022 12:25

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114477)
Putin will go there, the Baltic states are next, he is absolutely determined to build back Soviet Union as it was.

I just don't know how sane he is.

If by Baltic states, we mean Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia then they're all in NATO so fellow NATO members like the UK will be obliged to defend their territorial integrity.

A sane Russian leader would not attack a NATO member.

Blackshep 24-02-2022 12:36

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Putin's sanity is in question right now his televised speeches have become more and more delusional and his deployment of forces to the border with China now makes more sense.

Mick 24-02-2022 12:51

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Brussels: Russia facing complete shut off from World trade Markets in a allied and massive targeted response to this act of aggression.

Hugh 24-02-2022 13:25

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Current view on Flightradar24.

Hugh 24-02-2022 13:31

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Interesting foreword from the 2020 Russia Report by the Parliamentary Intelligence & Security Committee.

https://isc.independent.gov.uk/wp-co...Accessible.pdf

Quote:

What does Russia want?
4. The security threat posed by Russia is difficult for the West to manage as, in our view and that of many others, it appears fundamentally nihilistic. Russia seems to see foreign policy as a zero-sum game: any actions it can take which damage the West are fundamentally good for Russia. It is also seemingly fed by paranoia, believing that Western institutions such as NATO and the EU have a far more aggressive posture towards it than they do in reality. There is also a sense that Russia believes that an undemocratic ‘might is right’ world order plays to its strengths, which leads it to seek to undermine the Rules Based International Order – whilst nonetheless benefitting from its membership of international political and economic institutions.

5. Russia’s substantive aims, however, are relatively limited: it wishes to be seen as a resurgent ‘great power’ – in particular, dominating the countries of the former USSR – and to ensure that the privileged position of its leadership clique is not damaged.

Mick 24-02-2022 13:43

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BREAKING: Russian Ruble tanks vs. Euro. Whilst Russia warns its own citizens joining Anti-war protests.

Damien 24-02-2022 13:53

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Apparently there is significant disquiet about this in Russia. Maybe some hope that Putin might be overreaching.

Hugh 24-02-2022 13:59

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https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...7&d=1645711113

1andrew1 24-02-2022 14:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114488)
Interesting foreword from the 2020 Russia Report by the Parliamentary Intelligence & Security Committee.

https://isc.independent.gov.uk/wp-co...Accessible.pdf

I would agree with that analysis. I think there's a history of paranoia within the country's government stretching back to Soviet times and possibly preceding that.

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36114491)

Anyone wanting to know what ROI looks like need go no further than this Tweet. How can EU expansion to the Baltic states and Poland really threaten Russia?

TheDaddy 24-02-2022 14:23

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114492)
I would agree with that analysis. I think there's a history of paranoia within the country's government stretching back to Soviet times and possibly preceding that.

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Anyone wanting to know what ROI looks like need go no further than this Tweet. How can EU expansion to the Baltic states and Poland really threaten Russia?

Probably worried that their own citizens might like the look of their neighbours new found posperity, did you know that Soviet soldiers returning from WWII were sent to the gulag if the described how much better German homes were compared to Soviet

Mick 24-02-2022 14:25

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Johnson not ruling out military intervention:

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Our mission is clear – diplomatically, politically, economically – and eventually, militarily – this hideous and barbaric venture of Vladimir Putin must end in failure.

ianch99 24-02-2022 14:25

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Seems Belarus is also complicit in this invasion so do sanctions cover them also?

Mick 24-02-2022 15:18

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
BREAKING: 9 Chinese Fighter jets spotted in Taiwan defence zone according to Taiwan Defence Minister.

https://www.gbnews.uk/news/taiwan-de...ce-zone/234342

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F1 Racer Seb Vettel will not race in Russian Grand Prix this September. Vows F1 to pull out, stated that it will be ‘wrong to race in that country’.

Elsewhere… UEFA is set to announce tomorrow it is moving the Champions League final from St Petersburg, Russia.

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U.S President Joe Biden to address America & the World on Russia invading Ukraine at 5:30pm, UK time.

Damien 24-02-2022 15:20

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https://twitter.com/kateferguson4/st...66682228334599

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Ukrainian ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko says British donated military kit has been used to shoot down Russian planes
:tu:

Mick 24-02-2022 15:25

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 36114503)

Just about to post the above. That will put a few Russian noses out of joint.

joglynne 24-02-2022 15:25

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I believe this is not being done as any form of sanction but nevertheless it could maybe help in the grand scale of things, though I do feel that this is a decision that reflects UEFA's interests. Link for anyone interested in which other sporting events, in addition to the F1 mentioned by Mick, could well be effected.
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Uefa will take the 2022 Champions League final away from St Petersburg following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The decision will be made at Friday's emergency meeting of European football's governing body.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60504979

Mick 24-02-2022 16:09

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There are Reports that Kremlin website is down.

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UK Prime Minister is pushing "very hard" for Russia to be ejected from the SWIFT international payments system. EU are resisting though.

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Russian troops have breached in to Kyiv, Ukraine Capital.

joglynne 24-02-2022 16:18

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Heavy fighting has broken after invading Russian troops tried to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant, site of the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Senior Ukrainian officials warned that fighting near Chernobyl could cause nuclear waste contamination to spread across the region and further across Europe.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/rus...-waste-breach/

1andrew1 24-02-2022 16:20

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Good thread on why Farage's poking-the-bear analogy is wrong.
https://threadreaderapp.com/user/DmitryOpines

Mick 24-02-2022 16:41

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Stop going on about Farage. He isn’t the topic.

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UK Intelligence reports Ukraine is putting up a staunch resistance, still hold all cities. There have been heavy casualties on both sides though but it remains unclear how many casualties there actually is.

Hugh 24-02-2022 16:48

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Refutation of the common misconception (mentioned by Vlad in his "justification of invasion" speech) that NATO would not expand Eastward.

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“The topic of ‘NATO expansion’ was not discussed at all, and it wasn’t brought up in those years. … Another issue we brought up was discussed: making sure that NATO’s military structures would not advance and that additional armed forces would not be deployed on the territory of the then-GDR after German reunification. Baker’s statement was made in that context… Everything that could have been and needed to be done to solidify that political obligation was done. And fulfilled.”

“The agreement on a final settlement with Germany said that no new military structures would be created in the eastern part of the country; no additional troops would be deployed; no weapons of mass destruction would be placed there. It has been obeyed all these years.”
This statement is from someone who was there, and instrumental in the treaty negotiations - Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev...

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-fr...achev-says-no/

This article is from over 7 years ago, so history is not being "rewritten" to justify current events (unlike with Putin's speeches).

Mick 24-02-2022 16:50

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Ukraine is now also calling on West to kick Russia out of SWIFT payment system, says it’s the toughest non-military action they could take to cripple Russian economy.

Carth 24-02-2022 16:57

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114519)
Ukraine is now also calling on West to kick Russia out of SWIFT payment system, says it’s the toughest non-military action they could take to cripple Russian economy.

Would probably cause issues within the EU, especially Germany, which is why they're in no hurry to do it.

1andrew1 24-02-2022 17:01

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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36114520)
Would probably cause issues within the EU, especially Germany, which is why they're in no hurry to do it.

Even more issues for British political parties that receive donations from Russia, so can't see the UK being too keen on this either. ;)

Mick 24-02-2022 17:06

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President Putin says 'no other way' to defend Russia other than by invading Ukraine says also he doesn’t want to undermine global economic system.

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Tough new sanctions now being applied to Russia. Currently being announced in House of Commons.

TheDaddy 24-02-2022 17:07

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114519)
Ukraine is now also calling on West to kick Russia out of SWIFT payment system, says it’s the toughest non-military action they could take to cripple Russian economy.

Hearing that this won't be as crippling as we've been led to believe and the consequences could terrifically backfire, let's hope damp squib, bozo and the others have weighed up all the scenarios correctly

Carth 24-02-2022 17:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114521)
Even more issues for British political parties that receive donations from Russia, so can't see the UK being too keen on this either. ;)

oh really?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114509)
UK Prime Minister is pushing "very hard" for Russia to be ejected from the SWIFT international payments system. EU are resisting though.


Mick 24-02-2022 17:16

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Russian firms totally banned from UK financial system.

ALL Russian Airline Aeroflot planes banned from UK Airspace.

1andrew1 24-02-2022 17:20

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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36114526)
oh really?

I always live in hope. Certainly, Poland and the Baltic states are keen on this type of action. hopefully the pea-shooter comments have spurred the UK on.

Julian 24-02-2022 17:23

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36114526)
oh really?

Don't waste your time Carth.

It's pathetic in a situation like this that some idiots see it as an opportunity to have childish pops and digs. :rolleyes: :mad: :td:

noel43 24-02-2022 17:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick (Post 36114472)
Whether we like it or not, we’re now plunged in to the early stages of World War III

Should already have had cruise missiles already targeted for inside
ukranian side of russian/ukrain border. First sign of attack missiles should have been launched inside ukranian border,

Mick 24-02-2022 17:34

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Can I please insist we ALL have a bit of unity, no more them vs. us. Referring to others as idiots doesn’t help.

Unity is needed because I’m watching with my own eyes, innocent Ukrainian people, children being targeted by military jets. Footage shows One plane shoots missiles at a house, with a young child, I’ve never seen anything so chilling. So please. Enough is enough.

Sirius 24-02-2022 17:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36114514)
Good thread on why Farage's poking-the-bear analogy is wrong.
https://threadreaderapp.com/user/DmitryOpines

What the hell has this got to do with that fool

Mick 24-02-2022 17:44

Re: Russia has begun its full on invasion of Ukraine (Defcon 4)
 
Large demonstrations have occurred in St Petersburg, Russia - despite warnings it’s government will crack down heavy on any anti-war protesters.


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