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

[Thunder Bolt]

I struggle to imagine Lukaschenko saying anything useful to anyone tbh... cancel the popcorn

The office of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he had spoken to Prigozhin with Putin's approval, and that the head of the Wagner militia had agreed to de-escalate the situation.

In an audio message released by his press service, Prigozhin said:

"They wanted to disband the Wagner military company. We embarked on a march of justice on June 23. In 24 hours we got to within 200 km of Moscow. In this time we did not spill a single drop of our fighters' blood.

"Now the moment has come when blood could be spilled. Understanding responsibility [for the chance] that Russian blood will be spilled on one side, we are turning our columns around and going back to field camps as planned."

 

[raymondo]

The office of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he had spoken to Prigozhin with Putin's approval, and that the head of the Wagner militia had agreed to de-escalate the situation.

In an audio message released by his press service, Prigozhin said:

"They wanted to disband the Wagner military company. We embarked on a march of justice on June 23. In 24 hours we got to within 200 km of Moscow. In this time we did not spill a single drop of our fighters' blood.

"Now the moment has come when blood could be spilled. Understanding responsibility [for the chance] that Russian blood will be spilled on one side, we are turning our columns around and going back to field camps as planned."

Thank you. I do wonder what the deal (or threat) was that got him to turn round.
Seems weird to me after all his ranting about Shoigu etc. Maybe we'll know in a few days.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Must be a deal of sorts, Shirley

 

[crookie]

Dead man walking

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Prigozhin has apparently agreed to de-escalate, according to Belarus leadership.

Given that he was traveling up the M4, I suggest he got tired of all the variable speed limits.

I would have thought in the circumstances he’d have used the bus lane

 

[raymondo]

Thank you. Hmmm... I'm surprised he agreed if that's the deal.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Yet despite all of this, the Colwill negotiations appear to be the more complex of the two

 

[dangull]

You would have thought Putin would have wanted to keep all his troops onside in this special military operation/war, especially as it hasn't gone to plan as yet.

 

[beorhthelm]

unsure if Prigozhin is extremely dumb or very trusting of Putin to back out at this stage.

 

[Guinness Boy]

It was often said of Welsh football fans that the only people they hated more than English football fans was each other. Substitute Russians and The West in there and the same is true

 

[SeagullinExile]

I'd hold back on buying the Christmas cards......

He better hold off until after a week Tuesday when I’m off on holiday!

 

[TomandJerry]

 

[Eric the meek]

Wagner may have turned back, having agreed some alleged deal, but is this over?

Putin is weaker tonight.

 

[A1X]

Hannibal at the Gates of Rome with Rome at his mercy

Bonnie Prince Charlie at Derby with London at his mercy

Prigozhin on the M4 with Moscow at his mercy

It didn’t end well for the first two.

 

[Icy Gull]

No idea what the game is but there is much more to these developments than meets the eye imo

 

[ManOfSussex]

Prigozhin is moving to Belarus apparently and won't face charges.

 

[mikeyjh]

Seemingly the Belarusian President persuaded him to turn around. Sauce Reuters.

Alec needs to visit NSC, there appear to be plenty here who not only understand the intricacies of our financial system, the nuances of 442, Brexit but also Russian history and sociology

 

[Is it PotG?]

Alec needs to visit NSC, there appear to be plenty here who not only understand the intricacies of our financial system, the nuances of 442, Brexit but also Russian history and sociology

Don't forget knee surgery.

 

[Insel affe]

Prigozhin is moving to Belarus apparently and won't face charges.

If I were him, id stay away from men with umbrellas and avoid tea for a while.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Don't forget knee surgery.

And kicking the ball round at the back