Russian invasion of Ukraine

[cleavers]

I think Aslin was fighting in Syria against the Islamic state before he went to Ukraine in 2018, so he obviously enjoys it.
This is a message to all foreign fighters that if we capture you ,we will kill you.

Both were in the Ukraine military long before this invasion by russia.

The "death sentence" will be a protracted propaganda effort from russia now, both at home (mercenaries) and abroad (political).

Terrible for their families whatever.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Ukraine commentators seem to think that the chance of a Belorussian invasion of Ukraine is now as high as 50%.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

My gut reaction says if they actually go ahead and execute British nationals we should go in all guns blazing with the full force of NATO. This “war” would be over in half an hour and Putin is never in a million years going to launch his Micky mouse “satan” missile. That is if the thing is even real and not from the set of Thunderbirds.

The reality and politics behind the scenes are a lot more nuanced I know.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

More Russian polemic. Rather looking forward to the time when China flexes its muscles, rescinds past agreements, and declares it's time to bring Outer Manchuria back into the fold.

Outer Mancunia?

They’re welcome to Oldham and Wythenshawe if they really want them.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

The story of the match

Yeah....the book "Dynamo" is a brilliant read mate.
Dont get me wrong it's pretty horrific in parts.....bought it my dad years ago for his birthday,he opened it,looked at me,and cried.....never seen him do that in my life.
Only time i ever bougbt a half and half scarf was v Dynamo...a keepsake.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Both were in the Ukraine military long before this invasion by russia.

The "death sentence" will be a protracted propaganda effort from russia now, both at home (mercenaries) and abroad (political).

Terrible for their families whatever.

I think that if this happens, the UK should dramatically increase weapons supply to Ukraine and we tell the Russians up front what will happen if the executions occur (which would be war crimes).

 

[Bazzmand Show]

My gut reaction says if they actually go ahead and execute British nationals we should go in all guns blazing with the full force of NATO. This “war” would be over in half an hour and Putin is never in a million years going to launch his Micky mouse “satan” missile. That is if the thing is even real and not from the set of Thunderbirds.

The reality and politics behind the scenes are a lot more nuanced I know.

Yeah nah sorry, we won't or shoulnd't be doing that.

 

[Blue Mist]

This is troubling. A quick route to WW3 maybe... https://www.newsweek.com/russia-moscow-lithuania-independence-soviet-union-yevgeny-fyodorov-1714138

This indicates it isn't just Putin that is sabre rattling. Other people in important positions are out to cause problems.
It doesn't matter if they do not invade tomorrow or in a month's time, the point is being made we want the Soviet Union back.
Worrying.

 

[BlueAnorak]

This indicates it isn't just Putin that is sabre rattling. Other people in important positions are out to cause problems.
It doesn't matter if they do not invade tomorrow or in a month's time, the point is being made we want the Soviet Union back.
Worrying.

Not quite, the current bunch are Fascists, previously they were Communists.
Indeed it amazes me how they became the very thing they supposedly despise.
Beware the Counter Revolution I guess.

 

[BlueAnorak]

What is really going on in Severodonetsk

Ukraine Update: Ukraine's strategy in Severodonetsk coming into clearer view

Yes, I’m a broken record: From a military standpoint, the battle for Severodonetsk makes no military sense. Isolated and exposed in a deep salient, on the wrong side of a river, Severodonetsk shouldn’t be worth a single Ukrainian life. It has zero...

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