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

[Thunder Bolt]

 

[Blues Guitarist]

Russian soldiers have reportedly set up a machine gun position on the edge of Moscow, according to a Russian newspaper.

What direction are they pointing? In or out?

 

[raymondo]

I'm concerned, but not surprised, that Turkey appears to be the destination of choice for the fleeing Russian elite.

A reminder that Turkey is a member of NATO.

I anticipate many questions for Erdogan, who thinks he's a statesman.
'You can have a Russian in return for letting Turkey join the EU'.

More than one I'd hope

 

[raymondo]

I'm concerned, but not surprised, that Turkey appears to be the destination of choice for the fleeing Russian elite.

A reminder that Turkey is a member of NATO.

I anticipate many questions for Erdogan, who thinks he's a statesman.
'You can have a Russian in return for letting Turkey join the EU'.

Where would Putin go do you think? China?... Congo... Syria... who'd have him?

 

[Icy Gull]

Where would Putin go do you think? China?... Congo... Syria... who'd have him?

Out of a window hopefully

 

[Brighthelmstone]

Out of a window hopefully

Does seem to be the way things are done in Russia, either that or a dodgy curry.

 

[raymondo]

Out of a window hopefully

Oh yeah... that's much better

 

[raymondo]

I wouldn't be surprised if Lavrov and Pesky have already flown somewhere. Medvedev is quiet, for him...

 

[raymondo]

Who will Kadyrov fall in with when they get to Rostov?... they are currently stuck in traffic

 

[Eric the meek]

Where would Putin go do you think? China?... Congo... Syria... who'd have him?

It's only a guess, but I suspect there are still areas of Siberia which are uninhabited. I remember reading about a whole family who lived alone in the taiga, who had no contact with the outside world for over 50 years.

I don't know how practical or feasible it would be for Putin to get lost there these days.

More likely is that he would take his own life.

 

[Nobby]

Who will Kadyrov fall in with when they get to Rostov?... they are currently stuck in traffic

He's already backed Putin in this

 

[raymondo]

The Kyiv Independent
Speculations circulate regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s whereabouts amid the Wagner Group’s armed rebellion in Russia.

Independent Russian media outlet Agentstvo said Putin’s presidential plane took off from an airport in Moscow at around 2 p.m. Moscow time, headed northwest.

However, it has not been confirmed whether Putin was onboard, and Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that Putin remains at the Kremlin.
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The Kyiv Independent
Latvia has bolstered its border security and is turning away Russians leaving the country amid the Wagner Group’s armed rebellion.

 

[raymondo]

It's only a guess, but I suspect there are still areas of Siberia which are uninhabited. I remember reading about a whole family who lived alone in the taiga, who had no contact with the outside world for over 50 years.

I don't know how practical or feasible it would be for Putin to get lost there these days.

More likely is that he would take his own life.

I don't think he'd take his life... he'd find somewhere that'd take him, he's not short of a few Bob.

 

[peterward]

This is the moment to strike. Not only for Belarus opposition but mass protest by all Russian opposition in St Petersburg and Moscow

 

[Nobby]

Out of a window hopefully

A rather high one with a bit of luck - but with just enough soft ground so it doesn't happen quick
All of the people that have suffered - it would be a shame if he didn't suffer too - at least for a bit

Thank you. To be honest, the mood is a bit high today, we are rooting for both teams and hope that they will eat each other

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

 

[Bozza]

That's considered a small pothole on many of Worthing's roads.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Who will Kadyrov fall in with when they get to Rostov?... they are currently stuck in traffic

Could get bloody Wagner v Chechens

 

[Eeyore]

Who will Kadyrov fall in with when they get to Rostov?... they are currently stuck in traffic

I read in the BBC that they have to go on the M4. In that case it'll take ages. Never ending roadworks.

One thing folk are forgetting is that this Wagner chap is very pro-war and has often talked about tactical nuclear weapons. This lull and retreat may help the Ukrainian war effort, but lets not pretend that this is good news evolving here. Russia isn't about to become and land of milk and honey where we can all go for a palm tree welcome and happy Pride. Prigozhin is a Bond villain's Jaws with brains. A Putin nasty stooge gone rogue, or rather, more rogue.

I'd hate to be a Russian citizen right now, and unfortunately I have friends who are.

 

[raymondo]

I read in the BBC that they have to go on the M4. In that case it'll take ages. Never ending roadworks.

One thing folk are forgetting is that this Wagner chap is very pro-war and has often talked about tactical nuclear weapons. This lull and retreat may help the Ukrainian war effort, but lets not pretend that this is good news evolving here. Russia isn't about to become and land of milk and honey where we can all go for a palm tree welcome and happy Pride. Prigozhin is a Bond villain's Jaws with brains. A Putin nasty stooge gone rogue, or rather, more rogue.

I'd hate to be a Russian citizen right now, and unfortunately I have friends who are.

I agree. He's a brutal man. We're enjoying the theatre of watching Putin's Russia suffer a little...but the outcome re Ukraine is very uncertain.