Russia invading Ukraine (NEWS/UPDATES)

[Horatio Pugwash]

It was the poster you're replying to man! Who has liked your post.

I'm hoping he wasn't referring to me as I'm not one of the ones constantly veering off topic.

Check my posts on this thread

 

[Cow]

The Eu have extended it. To three years as I understand.

What are we doing? What happens after 90 days?

3yrs???? Hope Putin invades us next, that’s one way of getting around the Schengen Agreement post Brexit @Jon Dough

 

[Wild Card]

They'll be watching carefully to see if the price the West imposes on Russia is worth incurring. They might not fancy it given how much trade they do with the West.

I think the West's joined up response will have surprised a few. Just goes to show we are not the damp squid some imagined, it might take a while but back us into a corner and you will get bitten. Especially if your money is here.

 

[Swindon On Tour]

Would be nice but once this is over it’ll be China and Taiwan next.

You would’t believe the conversation I had with a few in China Friday.
Openly discussing their thoughts about the Russia Ukraine situation.
Openly commented it could be positive getting Taiwan back under Chinese rule. Honestly it was chilling.
One small step at a time

 

[Horatio Pugwash]

But it was you that diverted the thread! Someone posted Byrant's letter to the Russian Ambassador (on topic) and you started banging on about his personal life.

In reply to some fool who referred to his being "class"
He isn't

Ayhow.. back on topic

 

[Brian Griffin]

Haven't the US said they will defend Taiwan if China attack?

They were also part of the group who told Urkaine to give up nukes in return for protection.

 

[Horatio Pugwash]

I think the West's joined up response will have surprised a few. Just goes to show we are not the damp squid some imagined, it might take a while but back us into a corner and you will get bitten. Especially if your money is here.

The West were a bit slow initially but now they seem to be getting their act together. Poland in particular have shown themselves to be rising to the challenge. I suppose they are forced to be at the front line but they are doing well

 

[den]

Would be nice but once this is over it’ll be China and Taiwan next.

China have got to cross the sea and Taiwans military is very advanced, so hopefully it won’t happen.

 

[Cow]

but why now?

Because it’s how previously ignorant people e themselves look clever by showing that they’ve learnt something…it’s excellent for looking down your nose towards the thickies who keep saying Kiev

 

[Lord Alfred]

I think the West's joined up response will have surprised a few. Just goes to show we are not the damp squid some imagined, it might take a while but back us into a corner and you will get bitten. Especially if your money is here.

Unfortunately it's only very early in the game. No fucker is bothered about Afghanistan at the moment and I fear this conflict will be long running with Russian occupancy and an insurgency.

 

[Horatio Pugwash]

Unfortunately it's only very early in the game. No fucker is bothered about Afghanistan at the moment and I fear this conflict will be long running with Russian occupancy and an insurgency.

Do you reckon Russia will be able to/ willing to afford a long drawn out conflict?

 

[Cow]

To me there is a bigger picture to this. If we are to move forward in any meaningful way then whatever NATO style organisation emerges from this needs to include Russia too if we are to progress. A huge ask, I know, and fuck knows how we get there, but enough enough of this east/west shite.

Bravo that man!!!!!. Post of the thread that one. 100% agree with it. How we get there though as you say is a huge ask….very much doubt those across the pond will be keen on that

 

[Lord Alfred]

Do you reckon Russia will be able to/ willing to afford a long drawn out conflict?

Ultimately it will become part of Russia and occupied as such.

 

[McMackem]

I wonder if Ukraine gave up the two rebel held regions permanently that seem to be less keen to be Ukranian, would Putin take that as a victory, cut his losses (and give up fragile gains) elsewhere and this could be put on the back burner again. NATO decides it doesn't want to expand and we all go back to being bad neighbours.

 

[Brian Griffin]

Do you reckon Russia will be able to/ willing to afford a long drawn out conflict?

Not when the leader is already 70 and hiding somewhere.

 

[Cow]

How do you invite a dictator state into NATO?

Would you like to come and join nato, lets have a meeting, bring along what you’d like from the organisation and let’s see if we can work out a deal that suits everyone?

 

[Brian Griffin]

I wonder if Ukraine gave up the two rebel held regions permanently that seem to be less keen to be Ukranian, would Putin take that as a victory, cut his losses (and give up fragile gains) elsewhere and this could be put on the back burner again. NATO decides it doesn't want to expand and we all go back to being bad neighbours.

This has changed the world.

The sanctions we've put in are designed to hurt them for a long time.

 

[McMackem]

This has changed the world.

sadly I think you're right.

 

[FootballFan]

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Thats excellent from Chris Bryant, very impressive.

 

[Sunderland2022]

I’m being very selfish here, I just don’t want us to get involved. I have no idea how we can stop him without being at war. I can’t concentrate on anything else at the minute.