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

[Washie]

They'll probably be rewarded by allowing them to host a world cup.

Good way to bankrupt a country tbf

 

[Eric the meek]

Redundancies are coming in Russia:

Gazprom—once a major source of revenue for Russia—considers cutting 40% of head office staff as war takes its toll

Gazprom posted a net loss of almost $7 billion in 2023—its first loss in more than two decades.

fortune.com

 

[raymondo]

Ha,ha. You're right. Burn them all. And then burn them again. (Ukraine have already done that with the Engels one).

In their quest for a just and lasting peace, Ukraine seems to be making a side-bet that Russia may not have genuinely peaceful intentions in the peace talks.

Yes, Ukraine has stepped up with even more drone strikes . How rubbish (or thinly spread now) is Russian air defense.

 

[raymondo]

Redundancies are coming in Russia:

Gazprom—once a major source of revenue for Russia—considers cutting 40% of head office staff as war takes its toll

Gazprom posted a net loss of almost $7 billion in 2023—its first loss in more than two decades.

fortune.com

The war is finally coming to Saint Petersburg then

 

[timbha]

The war is finally coming to Saint Petersburg then

What’s the betting those being made redundant will be “offered” jobs on the frontline (with exceptional travel benefits and uniform)?

 

[Eric the meek]

What’s the betting those being made redundant will be “offered” jobs on the frontline (with exceptional travel benefits and uniform)?

Bet365 are still offering Evens.
Paddy Power are not offering any odds.

 

[raymondo]

What’s the betting those being made redundant will be “offered” jobs on the frontline (with exceptional travel benefits and uniform)?

Possibly the lower levels, but I somehow doubt any senior managers will (yet). Loads of ethnic minorities still available.

 

[raymondo]

Diverse targets last night (some mentioned above )

 

[fly high]

A good deal for Ukraine and Europe will be that Russia f**KS off behind it's original borders and that sanctions remain fully in place until reparations are paid.

People in the know keep saying this but the people in power keep dragging their heels. Just f***ing get on with it all you Western leaders. I want to bang heads together.

 

[raymondo]

People in the know keep saying this but the people in power keep dragging their heels. Just f***ing get on with it all you Western leaders. I want to bang heads together.

I know, incredibly frustrating to watch. It seems that people don't want to say or do the wrong thing and upset Putin...or Trump.
I mean, blimey, say some strong stuff, make some threats,and get on with it.

 

[Titanic]

Ukraine used six British Storm Shadow missiles and US-made Atacms tactical ballistic missiles in what Kyiv described as its “largest attack” on Russian military facilities.

 

[raymondo]

Blimey...and what? We just report it,? Germany didn't shoot them down? (,ok, could be worried they had explosives on board ).

Hmm, from Kaliningrad and over the Baltic Sea? or land based Russian puppets?

 

[Binney on acid]

Blimey...and what? We just report it,? Germany didn't shoot them down? (,ok, could be worried they had explosives on board ).

It's called pushing the boundaries.....

 

[Triggaaar]

Blimey...and what? We just report it,? Germany didn't shoot them down? (,ok, could be worried they had explosives on board ).

The explosives would simply explode in the air, so I'm not sure what there was to worry about. As soon as they're not over anything important, shoot them down.

 

[raymondo]

The explosives would simply explode in the air, so I'm not sure what there was to worry about. As soon as they're not over anything important, shoot them down.

Absolutely, I was scrambling for a reason that they weren't shot down. Great defense, NATO

 

[raymondo]

This seems to be real - I've read it on three separate feeds today.

 

[Triggaaar]

This seems to be real - I've read it on three separate feeds today.

But what are the chances that the feeds are independent from each other?

 

[raymondo]

But what are the chances that the feeds are independent from each other?

Aha...you're a statistician! I knew it . You are right, zero chance.
Anyway, ...let's get the popcorn out.

 

[Eric the meek]

This seems to be real - I've read it on three separate feeds today.

If it is real, then there will surely be a run on the banks tomorrow. Unless they're all closed or savers are prevented from getting at their money some other way.

 

[Triggaaar]

If it is real, then there will surely be a run on the banks tomorrow. Unless they're all closed or savers are prevented from getting at their money some other way.

Maybe it's fake to try and damage confidence in the banks?

Either way, they won't let people take their money out.