Yes indeed, this is hugely significant. This could cripple the Russian economy very quickly and stop all imports and exports. To say that this is putting pressure on Putin would be an understatement.
I've asked many stupid questions already but I have more, so thanks to anyone answering.
If putting Nato troops in Ukraine would lead to all out war in Europe, then why doesn't Russia view sending weapons to Ukraine as the same thing? Like Germany are sending anti tank weapons that are aimed to kill Russians. Why wouldn't Putin view that the same as having troops on the ground?
CNN, imo. They have loads of reporters in Ukraine and have lots of military experts on live coverage. I flick back to Sky News during CNN's (too many) and breaks.
Fair question? Nigel Farage is an even bigger pr**k than I could possible have imagined.
This whole episode really smokes out the totally useless characters: Farage, Wallace, and loads of others. Suggestions on a postcard please.
Hope for seriously minus temperatures.....in these temps, diesel gels in the tanks, and the engine will stop. (unless it has been treated with a special additive and this treatment normally takes place during the refining process, and it's classed as a special grade of winter diesel.) There additives that can be added of course, but if it has already been affected by "waxing", it's a tough job to get it going again.
Would they launch nukes - like really - somebody has to push the button, somebody has to input the codes (if my tv memory is correct) Putin might say yes, but someone else has to do it.
For a war he doesnt have much support with at home, and a possible reasonable human being with the steel suitcase handcuffed to him, would they really? I would hope as soon as the words come out of his mouth someone shoots him in the face!
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Why the hell would he need to be in Europe? There is this thing called a phone...and an even more wonderful invention...the internet
I don't think anyone should be taking political advice or criticism from a man who finished behind a dolphin in an election...
Nigel Farage the f#cking toad is just annoyed his mate Putin is now in over his head.
Russian TV still praising Farage for his support of Putin even now.
Only some banks (though includes the central bank)
Great news on SWIFT, if there are to be no boots on the ground maximum sanctions have to be implemented. Complete and utter strangulation of the Russian economy as soon as possible.
Fairly sure that video has been declared as old. Supposedly in preparation for a military parade some time ago
Probably in the white house eating ice cream
At last.
They have been already (or are in the process of being)
correction: “some Russian banks will be cut off”
There is something to be said for keeping a punch in reserve.
Ursula von der Leyen announcing it at a press conference at the European Commission right now.
Hopefully they have some GNSS jamming equipment. The yanks should probably turn selective availability back on for Ukraine , though the rooskies are most likely using GLONASS & Beidou
Hmm maybe a better strategy would be if Russia uses heavy weapons against civilian targets then they will be kicked out of SWIFT
Wonder why Putin have started to move ICBMs around in Moscow?
Sure doesnt look promising
Fair question from Nigel Farage.
Where is Biden at such a pivotal juncture in history?
Getting louder and closer alright. Stops occasionally.
Exactly as it says on the tin. Putin has lost his mind, hasn't sought or got the full buy-in around his plans. No one expected he would go this far.
Soldiers, allies, oligarchs, enemies alike have been taken aback by this action. Hence the awful logistical planning. Soldiers are being sent to their deaths.
As this drags out and the more stupid he looks, the more his legacy becomes a joke. And now everyone is worried he will go for the red button as he backs himself further into a corner. I think NATO may well intervene sooner than we think. Sort of kill or be killed.
The best thing to happen now would be for Russians to realise the above and turn on him.
Hopefully, first of many........( assuming that he is the first......???..)
Von der leyden recommending removal from swift.
All assets and transactions from Russia Central Bank frozen
Oligarchs finances in Europe frozen
Abramovich has handed Chelsea over to the trustees. Keeps it safe for later.
About f#cking time! Let's see how long it takes to actually take effect
Things do indeed appear to be picking up in Kiev tonight.
I just sincerely hope that Russia doesn't take the city and the resistance repels.
Can hear very loud explosions on the live feed now
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