Surely he has about 2000 more important things to be doing... can we not spare him that... he already did the European parliament.
Although I hope EmbassyGate brought a chuckle to him for a moment.
If Zelenskyy and Putin are really, as per Israeli sources, "closing in" on a deal - perhaps, just perhaps, Putin wasn't as "insane" as everyone has held out?
Crazy to launch this war of aggression yes, but maybe not "insane".
I know a chap, called Sean, got the biggest forehead you've ever seen. I reckon if he could shimmy his way between you and it sharp enough it'd bounce off right enough.
What could Russia possibly gain by dropping a nuke on Kiev?
Absolutely nothing.
That's why it's never going to happen.
I remember the red lines in Syria that Obama set....
Well really any nuke on Ukraine should be a red flag for US and UK due to the 1994 agreement with Russia when Ukraine gave up its nukes. If they want a red flag...
Agreed, poor choice of posting (didn’t intentionally post in bad taste), didn't think that one through and apologies to anyone offended
Any indication if the Ukrainian President will address the Dail?
You seem to be content to leave the faith of the world in the hands of the Kremlin rather than risk upsetting them because they are "lunatics" at the back of it all those lot are self serving scum that wouldn't not risk there own greedy little lives to launch nukes at the west. They are bullies that thrive off fear, what your talking about is exactly what they want they want you to think they are mad dogs so you won't dare stand up to them.
And to be fair it's working quite well so far.
On a scientific mission? Near Galorndon Core on the Federation side of the Neutral zone!?? lol
I did reply properly btw - just wanted to through out the reference too - happy times fellow trekkie
"I wonder if the Emperor Honorious, watching the Visigoths coming over the seventh hill, could truly realize that the Roman Empire was about to fall. This is just another page in history, isn't it? Will this be the end of our civilization? Turn the page" -
Anywhere that doesn't require them to project there forces a few feet beyond there bases cause there logistics are a shambles,
The Russian armed forces are a joke the west would absolutely mop the floor with they are embarrassingly bad.
Israeli sources view the gaps between Putin and Zelensky as "closing"
Singing Putin: 'Blueberry Hill': https://youtu.be/ekeq4szDmJo
My craft merely drifted into federation space. I came only to rescue them.
The following points have me exercised
(1) if even a tactical nuclear device is dropped on Kiev , apart from the immediate devastation caused, is it not the prevailing wind that will decide on the wider area affected and is Belarus not ‘ up the road’ and Russia is not too far away either. And the forces a - Russian- around Kiev.
(2) if the Poles fly the mugs to assist the Ukrainians over Uk territory and the Russians then retaliate and attack Poland directly by planes or missiles launched from controlled Uk areas or from Belaruse, then can NATO have the ‘right ‘ to respond - it being in the NATO alliance
(3)if Russia drop a nuclear device and the resultant radiation has a significant affect on the polish population , then does that give sufficient grounds -a real red flag- for NATO to get involved?
Id imagine after the last few weeks that's going to change,in saying that they have been modernising at a fairly steady pace they haven't rushed out and bought big ticket items , they know roughly what they want and how much they are willing to spend ,
And they only finished up a deal to get 250 Abrams tanks too ,
Don't use the death of a six year old girl to try and score points on this thread.
Forgot to mention - im sure you will agree. As long as the Romulans do NOT ENTER FEDERATION SPACE! we will be ok
LLAP
Their population has been declining since the break up of the USSR and faster than any other country, all predictions show this only to continue. They are a glorified petrol station ran by crooks and without Europe and the US filling their coffers wouldn’t have been able to fund this war. This is Putin’s last, desperate attempt at staying relevant and we put him in this position.
This is precisely why I am deeply concerned about escalatory rhetoric in the west - It may not be helpful but it is to be expected, and partially due to the INSANE Rhetoric coming from the Kremlin. They HAVE to have expected this? And if they see it as a provocation, then we may have the answer RE their rationality. Our hearts are in the right places, give us time for our heads to catch up!
(for which I've been labelled a Putinbot, a coward, or both). Well all i can say is you'll not catch me doing that. There are certain 'Bad Actors' around spreading nonsense, and behaving in bad faith. I dont see any evidence whatsoever that you are doing this. And thanks for replying - i THINK before i TYPE (for the most part lol)
I don't believe the sanctions are enough to stop Russia when it's led by a government - I feel that a crunch point will come, and the Soft Power stance (uncoordinated in places) will force a compromise. Granted i cannot say when, or where - i have speculated on the what, over on the politics thread.
It is a very difficult time for the world. We just have to hope, while also noting that its not the first showdown the world has endured. And i can only speak for myself but i am 100% behind the sanctions. Putins Russia is not free, but the world is. Companies are independently deciding to act, and leave. And this is due to overwhelming support and strong feelings of the general public
On the whole free fighter jets program can we have between 8-12 please preferably with weapons...
Starbucks temporarily closing in Russia.
Russia at best are a regional power and tbh given the performance of their army they are struggling to achieve that. Their population is in decline.
And which region would that be? The Baltic region? The NE Pacific region? Mayhaps the Arctic region? What about the central Asian region? The Korean-Japanese-Sino region? The Caucuses region, perhaps?
Russia is a major factor wherever it happens to be, which is a lot of places quite frankly.
Its population is declining. Ok. Almost everyone's population is headed for decline. That fact doesn't swing it.
F16 was there original plan alright.
Although polish government and its opposition are prity spooked they increased their spending to 4.5% of gdp
There are anti missile systems but they wouldn't be 100%. Few countries would have this type of defence. Better to destroy it before it leaves its base.
Well this is absolutely horrific
I'd imagine it could get a few quid for a few of its nukes on the second hand market.
I must keep an eye out on donedeal just in case. If one comes up on adverts.ie asking for a few hundred million roubles I'll just offer to swap it for the ould lada parked out the back of the hedge.
The west know know now is there best opportunity to remove Putin. The Russian public won’t but the oligarchs or those around Putin might oust him.
What do you mean by that?
No suprise - they are due a load of f-35's from the us
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