Russian invasion of Ukraine

I think we are especially bothered by this because it's on the doorstep of Europe and frankly Ukrainians look like us. If they were a bit further away and brown or yellow we'd probably just shake our heads, shrug our shoulders and think it's not good but ultimately get on with our lives. We take exactly the same stance as India/UAE are here on various conflicts and atrocities around the world every day.
I'm afraid that type of nuance is frowned upon on here but well said for saying it.
 
Don'tr really rate a lot of the shit that Brand comes out with, but it's worth having a look at the view outside the main narrative.


That seems to ignore thatUkraine doesn't want to be a province of Russia.

It seems to pretty much wash hands and abandon them. Ghastly take on it with no alternative that would be a resolution.
 
I think we are especially bothered by this because it's on the doorstep of Europe and frankly Ukrainians look like us. If they were a bit further away and brown or yellow we'd probably just shake our heads, shrug our shoulders and think it's not good but ultimately get on with our lives. We take exactly the same stance as India/UAE are here on various conflicts and atrocities around the world every day.
How downright insulting offensive and wrong.
The only bit you got right is that it's on the doorstep of Europe.
 
Did you hear the comments of the UAE representative? She was pretty clear that the Russian action was wrong and that the territorial integrity of member states had to be respected.

They have an excellent relationship with Russia and sometimes a critical friend having a quiet word can be more effective than someone hostile screaming in your face. I'd be more interested in what they're saying to Putin privately than meaningless gestures in the useless UN talking shop.
Hi, I did, I doubt that statement will be picked up by the media that focus on City. I was a bit weary last night, in the grand scheme of things City do not matter.
 
I think we are especially bothered by this because it's on the doorstep of Europe and frankly Ukrainians look like us. If they were a bit further away and brown or yellow we'd probably just shake our heads, shrug our shoulders and think it's not good but ultimately get on with our lives. We take exactly the same stance as India/UAE are here on various conflicts and atrocities around the world every day.
I see your point, but two important facts firstly it is in Europe and it was an unprovoked invasion by a world nuclear power.
 

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