Russian invasion of Ukraine

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Is that Tblisi Working Mens Club?

They have Kinky Mild on the bar.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Finland aren't as vulnerable as you think, they stood up well to soviet aggression in 1940. They would do the same today I am sure especially after the abyssmal showing of Russian military capabilities in Ukraine. The mask of Russian superpower has well and truly slipped, as am sure it's been a real eye-opener for western militaries to see at first hand how poorly equipped and trained the Russian military actually is. They have probably learnt more in the last two years than the last 40 since the end of the afghan soviet war.

I would agree with the academic thought, but when you translate that to lives lost to defend the 800 mile border, I think Finland would like to enjoy the deterrent that is inherent in NATO membership.

As you rightly stated, the Finnish people stood up to be counted when it mattered and surprised many with their resolve.

 

[Nightmare Walking]

They have Kinky Mild on the bar.

I am more a Kakhaber Light kind of guy these days.
It doesn't have Morrissey stood outside it. So, I think this one has superceded Newton Heaths, as my favourite working mens club

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I am more a Kakhaber Light kind of guy these days.
It doesn't have Morrissey stood outside it. So, I think this one has superceded Newton Heaths, as my favourite working mens club

Carlton-in-Lindrick is mine…and I’ve just checked and it’s still open!

 

[fulabeer]

Describing people on here as "cheer leaders" for supporting an invaded nation and hoping they repel the invaders, shows more about your warped sense of values than anything else...

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

So you think Russia are going to roll west and take Ukraine?? Clearly they are not capable of doing this even against limited Ukrainian defense.

It's not mutually exclusive. No I don't.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

The Russians getting Starlink equipment (an asset)? from E Musk

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

But the 'western' president of Ukraine is now stronger and more well supported in Ukraine than before the war and other countries in close proximity are joining nato so it's done the exact opposite

Those were countries already facing west.

Has there been a revolt in another part of Russia or Russian sphere of influence?

You are confusing me for someone who thinks it's about Russia's strategic interests and not just the oligarchs interests and chiefly Putin's interests.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

Fighters from the 13th Directorate of the Military Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of

Ukraine continue to destroy military logistics and combat positions of the

Russian military.Recently, they destroyed a tank, 13 vehicles, 2 Murom-M complexes, 7 enemy fortifications and an observation post of the FSB of the Russian Federation

 

[mosssideblue]

So you think Russia are going to roll west and take Ukraine?? Clearly they are not capable of doing this even against limited Ukrainian defense.

If the US turn the tap off, I believe Russia will still have their arses kicked if the remainder of NATO countries ramped up their contributions to Ukraine