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

[Eric the meek]

I've often thought - when it's all over and Ukraine has got lasting peace and the land back it owns, Russia's economy is in tatters,
a world pariah and Putin and his cronies are all in The Hague, we should have a few drinks to celebrate,.

One day, so that Ukrainians can sleep soundly once again, I would love to toast the collapse and disintegration of Russia.

 

[Triggaaar]

This is a long opinion piece, and I can't really summarise the differing views.
It's dated 9th January and reflects on the upcoming Polish EU presidency (for 6 months) and what Poland may or may not push for in terms of support for Ukraine AND Europe's defence architecture in general. Worth a read if you can make time.

Taking the Pulse: Can Poland’s EU Presidency Be Credible Without Deploying Troops to Ukraine?

Europe’s security is Poland’s top priority as it assumes the rotating EU Council presidency. But can Warsaw display credible leadership without deploying troops to Ukraine?

carnegieendowment.org

Were there any responses you particularly liked?

 

[raymondo]

War in Ukraine: Teen's journey from home to Oxford University

Three years after fleeing war, Illia is about to follow in the footsteps of five prime ministers.

www.bbc.co.uk

What an amazing achievement

Brilliant lad. 10As in GCSEs after one year... blimey. Hard working young man, and must be a very good school.

 

[raymondo]

Were there any responses you particularly liked?

I'm working on it...watch this space

 

[Triggaaar]

I'm working on it...watch this space

I don't mean 'can you summaries or quote'. I've read a few of them and got bored

 

[raymondo]

I'm working on it...watch this space

The pre-amble is: Can Poland display credible EU leadership without deploying Polish troops to Ukraine.
Recently, France and UK said they would be willing to (for a peacekeeping force), Poland declined for now.

The opinions focus on what Poland should aim to achieve during its EU presidency. E.g.
- push EU countries to find solutions to finance common defense and production
- move the EU defence industry toward a war footing
- initiate EU efforts to fully confiscate the $300 billion Russian frozen assets, and use for Ukraine to buy US weapons
- gain EU commitment to assume all financial support for Ukraine if US promises to continue military support
- get all members to increase defense spending above 3% (Poland is at 4.5%,and has 3rd largest NATO force).
- consider EU sanctions on China for their support of Russia.

Most useful contributions IMO are from:
1. Monika. 3. Anastasiya. 5. Liana. 8. Jakub.

 

[raymondo]

I don't mean 'can you summaries or quote'. I've read a few of them and got bored

I was too busy summarising and missed your message ....may be useful for the rest of the world.

 

[Triggaaar]

The pre-amble is: Can Poland display credible EU leadership without deploying Polish troops to Ukraine.
Recently, France and UK said they would be willing to (for a peacekeeping force), Poland declined for now.

The opinions focus on what Poland should aim to achieve during its EU presidency. E.g.
- push EU countries to find solutions to finance common defense and production
- move the EU defence industry toward a war footing
- initiate EU efforts to fully confiscate the $300 billion Russian frozen assets, and use for Ukraine to buy US weapons
- gain EU commitment to assume all financial support for Ukraine if US promises to continue military support
- get all members to increase defense spending above 3% (Poland is at 4.5%,and has 3rd largest NATO force).
- consider EU sanctions on China for their support of Russia.

Most useful contributions IMO are from:
1. Monika. 3. Anastasiya. 5. Liana. 8. Jakub.

Thank you.