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Originally Posted by ianch99
I think, quite rightly, a discussion on the degree of influence of the Russian money given to the Conservative Party, the fast tracking of oligarchs into our government and the dark money behind the past election campaigns needs to wait until a later date.
I will say, however, that the Conservative Party will have a lot of explaining to do to the country when this does become a primary subject of discussion, which it will.
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True, all hands need to be on deck to deal with the current situation. I only hope that there is no undue Putin influence in our Government. I wouldn't think that there is as, even those who may have been bought, have now seen this individual for what he is.
There have also been allegations that Russia interfered with our (and other) elections and the EU referendum in order to stir up trouble and cause division in the West.
If true, he certainty succeeded in his aims. However, invading Ukrainia appears to have undone all this. I have friends right across the political spectrum, from all walks of life, faiths, races etc.
Without exception, every one of them has condemned this invasion and want to do whatever they can do to help. Long held feuds, political differences, business rivalries, prejudices etc have all been tossed to one side in favour of unity over this issue.
It's the same in the wider world too, former MP Gyles Brandreth said this morning that we effectively "rejoined the EU again for a day" after we were invited to partake in discussions with them in how to deal with this.
Could anyone have ever imagined that happening, even a fortnight ago?
Attacking nuclear power plants and a hospital (where children with cancer will die if moved to be evacuated) shows the depths that this wicked and depraved dictator will go to achieve his aims.
The best thing will be for his own to topple him from power or assassinate him. It's been an uncomfortable realisation for me today having to accept that I no longer believe that all God given life is precious.
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Originally Posted by Mick
BREAKING: Reuters reporting that Russia Communications Regulator has blocked access to Facebook.
Very Precise Notions. is your friend.
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They did the same thing to the BBC news site earlier (see post #696).
As I said in that post, I fear that the use of a VPN could be traced and ultimately cost people their freedom/lives.
I'm hoping that someone who knows more about such things can advise us.