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[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)







Triggaaar

Triggaaar

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Baldseagull said:
He is selling it, but it's mostly only those that see only state TV that are buying it. If it's open knowledge that the US is allowing its weapons to strike inside Russia, it will be easier to sway the rest.
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Ok. I don't see it that way though.
 


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Sirnormangall

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Eric the meek said:
I'm wondering if there may be a bit of smoke and mirrors surrounding this delay in making an announcement.
For instance, there may be value in giving Ukraine permission, but not announcing it, and leaving Putin to wonder about it. This action could save Ukrainian lives.
NATO could do a Putin, and do the opposite of what they are expected to do. But if we announce it, it firms up and becomes official, and Putin could use it for his faux outrage.

It is possible that just the prospect of western missiles hitting Russia, but not actually pulling the lever, may act as a sufficient deterrent. OK, it's unlikely, but it might be worth a pop. A bit like the Kerch bridge maybe. The prospect of the bridge being destroyed may be of more value than actually destroying it.
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That’s a good point - why let Putin know what the West has decided? Let him sweat and find out if / when it happens.
 










Mental Lental

Mental Lental

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fly high

fly high

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Scappa said:
Debris from an intercepted UAV, according to the local authorities. Impressive cook-off going on in the background

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Surprising what a bit of debris can do!! Expected them to say it was all to do with a carelessly discarded cigarette & only minor damage, oh & there is a fireworks display going on, hence the bangs. An excellent result if all that ammo has really been destroyed & even better news if it was caused by a Ukrainian produced missile.
 


















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