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Old 29-10-2022, 23:25   #2012
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Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
It may well be, but you’re asking for evidence of motivation, and that is absolutely evidence of motivation. IIRC the arrangement was agreed last month and carried out this week.

I think the commitment and direction is evident.
I would like to assert now on record, for avoidance of any doubt, I am not a Russian apologist. I know how these things go. I am just giving my view on this as an interested spectator.

I’m not asking for evidence of anything. I just don’t think that the EU & US will be willing to pump in a 160 Billion per annum to finance it, indefinitely.

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Originally Posted by jfman View Post
How much of it is being underwritten with a nudge and a wink from Langley.

If America can’t commit to replacing this equipment in a timely fashion, the speed at which it’s being donated will naturally decline.
Well at least 50% is US.
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