He's gone on record stating that he considers the "letting go" of former Russian territories throughout history a mistake
I'm always intrigued by the Russian claims about former Russian territories, what former Russian territories would that be?
There are former Soviet Union states alright, but not former Russian states, perhaps Russia forget that both the Ukraine and Russia themselves are both equally former Soviet Union states who both declared themselves independent at the same time, whilst Russia may be the recognised de facto successor of the Soviet Union the Ukraine (like all post Soviet States) were never part of the Russian Federation.
Does Russia realise how stupid they’re being.
They do realise that a lot of their economy is in exporting to the countries it’s threatening.
But no, old megalomaniac Vladddy has to stamp his legacy.
Does that not look a little like Michael D?
Maybe we could sneak him in in a covert swap, and nobody would know...
Shure he probably has a bit of gra for the Russian language as well......
Zelensky has called up Ukraines military reserve , which could see 200,000+ reservists activated to support the main military forces of Ukraine
It wouldn't be a great idea for Ukraine to attack separatist/Russian controlled areas. They'll try and defend when the Russians move into Ukrainian-controlled areas.
The big question is how much more of its current forces can Russia deploy and sustain in a potential Ukranian combat theatre? It's all well and good having a large army, but if that force is primarily built around a defensive operations concept, then even operating "next door" in Ukraine could be problematic, especially once operations stretch beyond the Donbas. If I remember my numbers correctly, Ukraine's Army, excluding the National Guard, is currently about the same size as the Russian forces based along its borders. Ukraine will also have the advantage of fighting on their home turf, which has both morale and logistical advantages. This fight could go either way, especially if Russia is unwilling, or unable, to commit more forces to the fight.
I don't think there's going to be a revolution in Belarus - plenty of Russian troops already in the country to prevent just that. After the "referendum" on Sunday, Lukashenko will tell everyone how mr. Putin is his country's best friend.
As regards people saying Putin looked "unwell" yesterday. Agree. This is what he'll look like in 5 years time according to faceapp
That was announced a few days back
Can Putin also play that game and call NATO / US nuke bluff
How is that a surprise? , Russia has the second strongest military in the world ( albeit vastly inferior to that of the USA )
He's gone on record stating that he considers the "letting go" of former Russian territories throughout history a mistake and has termed the breakup of the USSR as a major tragedy. It's obvious that he's trying to turn back the clock. Once He's done with Ukraine, the Baltic states will be next, together with a possible move on Finland. What you're seeing here is akin to Hitler's move into the Sudetenland in 1938, which was followed by the full annexation of the Czech Republic.
And what if it doesn't.
There wasn't a person in that room who didn't have a gun to their heads and the heads of there families
They have a shitload of stingers and javelin launchers, these are very effective against tanks and helicopters. Engage in guerilla tactics with that type of equipment then the Russians would be struggling.
There are two ways to do it - go in and blast the Russians out or sanctions combined with a proxy war of attrition will wear Russia down. The west doesn't really care for Ukrainian welfare. They'll use it to bankrupt Russia if they can. They will take the option that is least painful for the west.
Well they wont have to talk if he launches a full invasion and ousts the current government and installs a puppet pro Russian one, I understand that Ukraine may not be seen as worth it with regards to sending Troops to, I get it, so next best thing is to sanction Russia to high hell but in the end that wont stop them, they'll do what they want to Ukraine and we'll just have to watch it unfold and except the new order.
But then does he stop at Ukraine? I think its a real worry for the rest of Europe, as I said this is a guy who's after a legacy and I don't think anything is beyond him.
There is no chance that Putin would attack Europe. What would be the objective? It would be suicide.
russian spy chief sh1ts himself to Putin and supports WHATEVER
They will have to talk eventually. The longer it goes on the more likely Ukraine will be torn apart by war and economically hamstrung. Weapons only prolonged a war, look at Syria, both power's poured arm's in to grab a slice. If its not resolved diplomatically Ukraine will be a failed state.
I'm sure plenty said the same of Hitler, if you don't think Putin is a real threat to Europe then you're delusional.
This is fantasy.
This is a very different situation, we're dealing with a dictator that has ambitions of conquest.
Putin is the biggest threat to Europe since Hitler.
Exactly, that’s the issue for the US. There is zero concern about Ukraine itself though. The west does not care. This is just a good excuse to sanction Russia to further damage it. We all know that Russia will not attack Europe and the west will not attack Russia. The west sees Ukraine as a disposable country.
The provo’s fought the British establishment to the negotiating table.
Yes the EU can via Regulation, although SWIFT is international it is incorporated in Belgium and subject to Belgian national law and EU law and must comply with any EU (or specific Belgian) sanctions imposed.
That's going to be the case in a lot of invasions, but I was specifically referring to the previous poster's mention of an army, not the population. It would be better for Ukraine to have a military more capable of repelling the Russian threat at the time of an attack instead of the people doing it over a potentially protracted insurgency which would only be more bloody.
I realize that. but it was a ridiculous vanity project to campaign for that seat in the first place. doubly so for a country that is non-nato, has a laughably inadequate armed forces and a stated neutralty policy to the point where we even reserve the right not to defend EU countries if they come under attack (we strongly opposed EU mutual defence proposals in 1999, and later affirmed we are not bound by it). we spent a few million to get the seat, and enlisted bono of all people to help. we have no business anywhere near a position of influence or comment in global security affairs. we have no idea what we're talking about.
also this:
looks like ireland qualified for the world cup. special socks and all. mortifying.
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