Russia invading Ukraine (NEWS/UPDATES)

[Seaham_FTM]

I wouldn’t read much into what Putin says and rather what he does.

Don’t get me wrong I hope it never happens but all out war with NATO or even the US by itself is suicide for Russia.
There would be no winners but Russia would be dust.

 

[mux]

I think social media and deepfake technology have a lot to answer for. It has allowed foreign states to cheaply and easily manipulate diplomatic process, how far is anyone's guess. More than our leaders will let us know.

If anyone likes their podcasts there is a great podcast on deepfake technology and the future uses of it from radiolab, I think the episode is called breaking news read all about it.

All the more reason to leave the major social media platforms. They're bad for the brain and are basically used as a tool to influence you.

 

[BOBOBOB]

The west won’t stop this and can’t without horrendous consequences. The Russian people and other leaders can and will ultimately be the best hope of change.

Yes, think the only solution would be internal uprisings.

 

[wisemensaysteve]

I think social media and deepfake technology have a lot to answer for. It has allowed foreign states to cheaply and easily manipulate diplomatic process, how far is anyone's guess. More than our leaders will let us know.

If anyone likes their podcasts there is a great podcast on deepfake technology and the future uses of it from radiolab, I think the episode is called breaking news read all about it.

I agree, the false information pumped out online and in the press has a massive effect on a lot of the population

 

[billybobmackem2312]

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The lads are going for it like

 

[Wild Card]

All the more reason to leave the major social media platforms. They're bad for the brain and are basically used as a tool to influence you.

I refuse to use any. I use the SMB as my only social media and use it like a Hub, only following links from reputable posters.

The SMB when used correctly is an absolute goldmine of information.

 

[Georgewhitt]

Isn’t this what your beloved veterans would do if it was ever the UK?

What the fuck is that supposed to mean?

 

[The King of Um]

He’s apparently been acting very strange since the pandemic hit and has been in isolation more than your average leader.
He’s a maniac and a bully.
Bully’s respond to nothing but strength.
Dangerous times

Hence the mad long tables for meetings - because of Covid. He does seem to have changed.

 

[BrumBlue]

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Please god no

They won't stop. Nothing is making Putin think twice at the moment as it appears he is winning.

 

[Botchie]

I think it's quite obvious what the question time topic will be tonight.

 

[coyneeee_s]

Yes, think the only solution would be internal uprisings.

Putin shut down the entire country of Belarus when Lukashenko rigged his elections, 1700 arrests today.

You protest in Belarus or Russia you either get shot or go suspiciously missing

 

[Wild Card]

I agree, the false information pumped out online and in the press has a massive effect on a lot of the population

The pod cast I referred to went into the stats about how much actual news stuck and how much fake news stuck and it was frightening how the fake news stuck more.

 

[BOBOBOB]

Putin shut down the entire country of Belarus when Lukashenko rigged his elections, 1700 arrests today.

You protest in Belarus or Russia you either get shot or go suspiciously missing

Oh sure. I’m not saying any sort of uprising would be easy or is even a realistic possibility.

 

[summaz]

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ffs man. all of these people fighting to defend their families and country from some daft old cunt

hope someone puts multiple bullets into that voldemort looking bellends heed

 

[SAFCOldie]

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Please god no

I thought Zelensky had fled the country.

 

[woodlebert]

Watched something earlier where a member of Bidens administration stated that if say Lithuania was attacked the USA would do jack.

Have you got a link to that ?

 

[summaz]

I thought Zelensky had fled the country.

He is staying with his brothers and sisters of ukraine

 

[woodlebert]

I thought Zelensky had fled the country.

No

 

[HarrogateMackem]

Look the war propaganda machine will be spinning, so you can't necessarily believe any story. But this is interesting. I maintain the Russian soldiers are not the enemy. It's the politicians and elite who force them to fight.

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[billybobmackem2312]

I thought Zelensky had fled the country.

Nope. And the Mayor of Kyiv, Dr Ironfist has already given an interview saying he will take up arms and fight.