Russian invasion of Ukraine

[SWP's back]

I see you are in the mood for a reasonable exchange of views this morning :)

I was just going to call him a ****, so I watered it down somewhat.

 

[west didsblue]

Fuck off.

Was thinking of a response to that pile of horseshit but I think you've captured it better than anything I was considering posting.

 

[dublinblue12]

I wonder how the Americans would feel if in an alternate World the Russians had been slowly admitting the South and Central American countries into the Warsaw pact and were now trying to add Mexico as the final piece in the jigsaw.

Think similar situation to what you laid out with Cuba in 60s?

 

[BobKowalski]

I was just going to call him a ****, so I watered it down somewhat.

Your restraint is admirable.

 

[SWP's back]

Can't believe how fast a week has gone.

It’s Day 8, another few days and many thanks experts think Russia’s invading army are in the toilet.

 

[SWP's back]

Russia's Biggest Companies Are the New Penny Stocks

London traders are dumping shares in response to the sanctions punishing Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine.

www.barrons.com

Sberbank shares were $14 each not so long ago, now 1 cent.
Russian economy is well and truly fucked

That’s why Ukraine holding out isn’t futile. Russia can’t keep this up.

 

[Protein Junkie]

China will probably, reluctantly, be forced into making a choice.
I hope they make the right one...

China’s choice could be Armageddon or not GB

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

If the claims from Ukraine are true that they were tipped off by Russia's own internal security services about a planned assassination attempt by Chechen special forces sent by Putin to kill Zelensky, then there is hope to be had.

It would suggest there are still powerful people in Russia who don't agree with this invasion and have considerable power and resources to turn the screw on Putin?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

That’s why Ukraine holding out isn’t futile. Russia can’t keep this up.

Correct, they just need to keep fighting because Russia will bleed out cash and supply lines before much longer.

With each passing day Ukraine is closer to perhaps bringing an end to Putin and releasing Russia from his grip.

 

[The perfect fumble]

That’s why Ukraine holding out isn’t futile. Russia can’t keep this up.

Genuine question.

All the initial reports were saying Putin had made contingencies for the economic backlash, are you saying they're greater than he anticipated and the Russian economy is in real danger of toppling over?