They won’t do that, Ukraine is not an important country to the US.
That's somewhat a bit of a myth, whilst they do account for the most vetos by a P5 member most (but of course not all) relate to issues in the Middle East.
With regards to the Ukraine they have only ever vetoed 3 times in relation to issues there, however, if there is to be a UN peacekeeping mission voted upon by the UN then in such a case Russia must abstain from such a vote and can not veto because they are now a party to the dispute.
It should be important to them tho it's a massive power move by Russia , they need to be checked militarily.
Sky News is alleging that the Ukrainian military is dwarfed by Russia's. In that case, the hardware they do have would want to be really, really cutting edge to try and make up the shortfall.
It’s not Ukraine’s military vs Russia’s military. It’s Ukraine vs Russia’s military.
The less chance of a deal the more death. Thats how wars work. Even in NI with the bitter hate between sides it wasn't until the enemy's sat down and made a deal that Ireland because peaceful.
There have been a few clowns on here wondering if Putin would have dared to do this while Trump was in power. Well, we now know what former President Trump would have done. Applaud.
Europe's Eastern flank was fine before 2013 when Ukraine was well under control of Russian influence.
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.
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.
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.
The provo’s fought the British establishment to the negotiating table.
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.
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.
This is fantasy.
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.
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.
russian spy chief sh1ts himself to Putin and supports WHATEVER
There is no chance that Putin would attack Europe. What would be the objective? It would be suicide.
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 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.
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 wasn't a person in that room who didn't have a gun to their heads and the heads of there families
And what if it doesn't.
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.
How is that a surprise? , Russia has the second strongest military in the world ( albeit vastly inferior to that of the USA )
Can Putin also play that game and call NATO / US nuke bluff
That was announced a few days back
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