Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Scottyboi]

Lmao at the hosts reaction she wasn't expecting that.

 

[west didsblue]

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?

Doubt they've made contingencies for all commercial aircraft being grounded within a month, the rouble becoming worthless and the inability to use the foreign currency and gold war chest they've built up to fund this.
Even if they achieve their aim of taking over most of Ukraine, they're screwed.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I believe he thought he would face similar toothless sanctions to what he faced when he invaded Georgia and annexed Crimea. There’s not a chance he expected exactly what he’s facing right now.

The economy is shagged, absolutely shagged. Our analysts are basically righting off anything based in Russia.

If an army is said to march on its stomach, then it needs the cash to feed it. Companies like BP, Shell, they don't usually write off stakes worth billions of dollars?

If Abramovich is writing off the £1.5bn in loans he is owed by Chelsea, it also shows the flip side of this coin?

He can't afford not to write it off, because whatever he recoups back is better than nothing?

 

[mosssideblue]

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.

and I genuinely believe they have the nouse and desire to keep going. Even if they do succumb, the wheels are now in motion from the outside world to either oust Putin or bring Russia to its knees by continuing to strangle them

 

[The Northern Baptist]

Because, when this is over, everyone with money will note we gave an 18 month window to get out of town which means it’s safe to park your money in London in the future.

The Times have dropped an article that the delay in sanctions is because the government have been unable to build a case against the oligarchs. It goes on to say that they have been unable to prove that there are reasonable grounds for designating the UK's most prominent oligarchs for sanctions because they have struggled to link their finances to the Putin regime.

Which begs the question why have our European partners been able to act so swiftly? Here's a clue....52% of you thought it was a good idea. ''The government made significant concessions during the passage of the UK's sanctions legislation in 2017 which ministers say has limited its ability to act.''

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Just been reading about tires on military vehicles. First, you have to keep them ticking over (bit like cars, but more so), otherwise even a good tire will degrade relatively quickly. Second, they need to be top quality given the loads and terrain in combat (some reports suggest Russians use tires...made in China).

Long story short, if your ‘vehicle exercise program’ is shoddy, then your tires will go very quickly, especially off-road, which may be a contributory factor to the slowest moving convoy ever and why the Russians stick like glue to the main roads.

 

[bobmcfc]

Fingers crossed they go well.

As far as I can tell Russian demands so far have been unrealistic.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Lmao at the hosts reaction she wasn't expecting that.

Haha, that look on her face, brilliant!

That guy savouring his drink. Brave fucker.

 

[domalino]

There's been 2 or 3 reasonably credible reports of multiple Russian planes going down today, the day after the German and American Stingers shipment arrived.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

State of it

Looks like a Star Trek character