Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Chippy_boy]

I've read opinions that it's simply vanity at stake. Putin's desire for Russia to be relevant again, to be feared and admired. Seems pathetic but from what I read he took the breaking up of the USSR quite badly. Probably wants that legacy of being the guy who attempted to restore it

I can believe all of that.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Putin can NOT be seen to lose this war now. He will destroy Ukraine to a smouldering rubble, despite the sanctions, if he has to as long as he can claim victory. Sadly this will mean thousands and thousands of deaths.
As far as I can see, the only way it can be stopped is by the Russian armed forces and the Russian people revolting against him.
It’s absolutely heartbreaking having to sit back and watch on as people are slayed indiscriminately. Fuck you Putin.

 

[bobmcfc]

You were worried about a nuclear bomb two days ago and now you’re suggesting we make a move to receive one?

Im saying they don't have balls. Ukraine won't be helped, Putin will take it as part of Russia. It's sad but we will all have to sit and watch

 

[SWP's back]

Exactly. This place, eh? You'd think we'd elected some kind of bullshitter to run the country or something.

Ric has let this place go to the dogs.

 

[SWP's back]

If NATO had any balls they'd hold an emergency meeting and ratify Ukraine as a member. Then tell Russia they had 72 hours to get the fuck out.

Ouft that would certainly be an exciting 3 days.

 

[dublinblue12]

Someone needs to put their arm around the Putin lad, take him to one side and ask him 'what are you playing at? '

 

[bobmcfc]

There are very few times I’m glad you aren’t in charge of the world Bob. This is one of them ;)

I'm no Nadine Dorries so not to worry ;-)

 

[bobmcfc]

Someone needs to put their arm around the Putin lad, take him to one side and ask him 'what are you playing at? '

Maybe he just has no friends and needs a cuddle

 

[SWP's back]

You were worried about a nuclear bomb two days ago and now you’re suggesting we make a move to receive one?

You have to admit, out of pure morbid curiosity if nothing else, if this was a game and you could pause/reload/save game etc, I’d be interested to see how it played out. I do love a good end of word novel.

 

[paulchapo]

A small aside to this is you can see why government's used the covid pandemic to try and eliminate the use of cash. Aside from knowing every transaction you make they can effectively stop you existing. All your cards frozen and you're fucked you can't even buy a pint of milk.