Russia invading Ukraine (NEWS/UPDATES)

[shadowplay]

Putin loves to regale us with tales of Russian and Soviet history so he'll know that Stalin's refusal to leave Moscow as the Germans were within shelling distance inspired the Russian people at one of history's most pivotal moments.

He'll also know how their failure to secure an expected swift victory against Finland in 1940 emboldened the Nazis to invade in the first place.

 

[Ember]

I think we should agree to disagree at this point, because I am not going to drop all the information and nuance that exists in the centre because you demand it. Is that morally ambiguous? Ask yourself if morality is singular and universal first.

People who see a centre between clear right and wrong are morally bankrupt. As I get older I am getting increasingly tired of dealing with the legions of such people I encounter in business and politics so, no, such people won't be getting an easy ride from me and will be challenged.

 

[billybobmackem2312]

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[Alcoholic_Author]

People who see a centre between clear right and wrong are morally bankrupt. As I get older I am getting increasingly tired of dealing with the legions of such people I encounter in business and politics so, no, such people won't be getting an easy ride from me and will be challenged.

Morality isn’t singular, how do you deal with a devout Muslim on issues of morality? Does he not have his own sphere of morality? I’m sorry to break this to you, but you are the bad guy here.

 

[janey]

Amidst the darkness we are seeing great humanity. I hope the UK do their bit. There'll be lots of Polish homes hosting Ukrainian families. I'm not sure whether this is a fair intimation but I'd like to think that those who malign the UK for not being as forthcoming in accepting refugees would be happy to host fleeing families.

The UK are not doing their bit. People still need visas that they have to apply for

 

[billybobmackem2312]

Russia is ready to 'work closely' for resolution of 'Ukrainian problem' - Kremlin
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They keep coming out with this shit

 

[CherryHenry]

The UK are not doing their bit. People still need visas that they have to apply for

Ah but we lit up some buildings in blue and yellow......

 

[janey]

Ah but we lit up some buildings in blue and yellow......

I’m surprised he hasn’t instructed we stand outside and clap

 

[Frijj]

A lot of them are/were.

Can only think of Idi Amin who was quite a big bloke. 6’4 ish.

Are they short because being a dictator is compensating or are they short because they often come from less developed countries with poorer diets

 

[CEF]

Britain took in 20,339 refugees last year, or less than 0.3% of the global refugee population

Also under International law * anyone * has the right to seek asylum in any country that signed 1951 convention and remain there until claim is processed. The term illegal economic migrants is not a legal one.

You're talking shite as per

The majority of those claiming asylum in UK are not genuine refugees, and are economic migrants - fact. Many of which have already had applications turned down elsewhere in Europe.

Behind USA and Canada, Britain actively resettles more refugees than any other country in the world - fact.

 

[Horatio Moustache]

A Ukrainian should never need to buy a drink anywhere in the world after all of this is done.

 

[CherryHenry]

I’m surprised he hasn’t instructed we stand outside and clap

Waiting for Thursday night, get your pans ready.

 

[SYB_DC]

Russia is ready to 'work closely' for resolution of 'Ukrainian problem' - Kremlin​

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They keep coming out with this shit

It's as if they think anyone believes their bullshit.

Want to resolve the "problem?" Move your f***ing troops back to Russia and stop killing people.

 

[Suomifinland]

Russia is ready to 'work closely' for resolution of 'Ukrainian problem' - Kremlin​

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They keep coming out with this shit

Arse going man.

 

[CEF]

link to that stat mate

Refugee resettlement scheme.

 

[billybobmackem2312]

It's as if they think anyone believes their bullshit.

Want to resolve the "problem?" Move your f***ing troops back to Russia and stop killing people.

This, WTF is there to negotiate about.

 

[Yer da claims JSA]

The majority of those claiming asylum in UK are not genuine refugees, and are economic migrants - fact. Many of which have already had applications turned down elsewhere in Europe.

Behind USA and Canada, Britain actively resettles more refugees than any other country in the world - fact.

Literally everything you’ve posted there is wrong

Some going that. Fair f***ing play

 

[sonson]

The majority of those claiming asylum in UK are not genuine refugees, and are economic migrants - fact. Many of which have already had applications turned down elsewhere in Europe.

Behind USA and Canada, Britain actively resettles more refugees than any other country in the world - fact.

Making up stuff and saying things that cant be proved- fact.

 

[BigPete]

The majority of those claiming asylum in UK are not genuine refugees, and are economic migrants - fact. Many of which have already had applications turned down elsewhere in Europe.

Behind USA and Canada, Britain actively resettles more refugees than any other country in the world - fact.

We should allow as many in as required providing we can cope if they have been displaced by a war.

 

[Horatio Pugwash]

My favourite surrender line is from the Falklands when the Royal Marines came across an Argentine camp.

"Surrender or we'll send in the Gurkhas"

The white flag went up immediately.

As an aside to the thread......
Part of the reason was the Argentinian propaganda about the gurkhas. The propaganda had painted the gurkhas to be blood thirsty savages, canabilistic animals to be hated by decent Argentinian troops. The real effect was that the Argentinian troops, having heard that, were terrified at the thought of coming up against them.