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

[Insel affe]

Ukraine says its energy infrastructure is under 'massive' Russian attack​

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on energy infrastructure across Ukraine

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.

www.bbc.co.uk

"Ukrainian officials have been warning for some time that Russia has been stockpiling cruise and ballistic missiles in order to mount coordinated attacks on power infrastructure throughout the winter"

The Russians are aiming to freeze the Ukrainian public into submission this winter, and then go in hard in the spring.
This phase is critical to the Ukraine considering we know not which way Trump will blow.

 

[Eric the meek]

Ukraine says its energy infrastructure is under 'massive' Russian attack​

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on energy infrastructure across Ukraine

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.

www.bbc.co.uk

"Ukrainian officials have been warning for some time that Russia has been stockpiling cruise and ballistic missiles in order to mount coordinated attacks on power infrastructure throughout the winter"

The Russians are aiming to freeze the Ukrainian public into submission this winter, and then go in hard in the spring.
This phase is critical to the Ukraine considering we know not which way Trump will blow.

You could be forgiven for thinking that Putin wants to pound Ukraine as much as he possibly can before he is reined in by the damn peace talks.

This does not augur well for a secure and lasting peace.

 

[Insel affe]

You could be forgiven for thinking that Putin wants to pound Ukraine as much as he possibly can before he is reined in by the damn peace talks.

This does not augur well for a secure and lasting peace.

hmmm

The same can be said of our Israeli friends then eh, expect they have obliterated their targets already.

 

[raymondo]

Putin welcomed with a huge Ukrainian flag! Hack or no hack

 

[raymondo]

Vindman, who helped to stop Trump and Putin stealing the 2020 election, is threatened with execution by Musk.
It's going to get very, very bad after 20th January.

Elon Musk: narcissist, bully, judge, jury, and executioner

 

[peterward]

Vindman, who helped to stop Trump and Putin stealing the 2020 election, is threatened with execution by Musk.
It's going to get very, very bad after 20th January.

Musk is full on fascist.

 

[Insel affe]

Musk is full on fascist.

Really you surprise me, anyone would think he left South Africa at the age of 17 in to avoid conscription not because he did not like the prospect of Apartheid ending soon.

 

[The Clamp]

I think Germany is itching to get hands on. Seen a few rumblings from them recently.

Russia’s sabotage of western targets ‘could trigger Nato defence clause’

German intelligence chief warns of Russian ‘direct military confrontation’ with Nato if the Kremlin steps up warfare

www.theguardian.com

 

[Eric the meek]

hmmm

The same can be said of our Israeli friends then eh, expect they have obliterated their targets already.

No. The two situations are not comparable.

 

[Insel affe]

I think Germany is itching to get hands on. Seen a few rumblings from them recently.

Russia’s sabotage of western targets ‘could trigger Nato defence clause’

German intelligence chief warns of Russian ‘direct military confrontation’ with Nato if the Kremlin steps up warfare

www.theguardian.com

I saw they have re opened bunkers, something wicked this way comes.

Germany draws up list of bunkers amid Russia tensions

App planned for public to find emergency shelter in places including underground train stations and car parks

www.theguardian.com

 

[Triggaaar]

Ukraine says its energy infrastructure is under 'massive' Russian attack​

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches 'massive' missile attack on energy infrastructure across Ukraine

Energy minister Herman Halushchenko says that attacks are "taking place all over Ukraine" and emergency power outages have been introduced.

www.bbc.co.uk

"Ukrainian officials have been warning for some time that Russia has been stockpiling cruise and ballistic missiles in order to mount coordinated attacks on power infrastructure throughout the winter"

The Russians are aiming to freeze the Ukrainian public into submission this winter, and then go in hard in the spring.

I don't think Ukraine can fight the war with its arms tied. It should do likewise to Russian infrastructure.

 

[raymondo]

I don't think Ukraine can fight the war with its arms tied. It should do likewise to Russian infrastructure.

Yes ... there comes a point when it's needed, and that's probably now

 

[raymondo]

Wrong post, I'll try again...

 

[raymondo]

Good piece by Snyder. The first few minutes gives the gist .

A Third World War?

Let's help those who are holding it back

snyder.substack.com

 

[fly high]

Good piece by Snyder. The first few minutes gives the gist .

A Third World War?

Let's help those who are holding it back

snyder.substack.com

The last paragraph is an excellent summary of the West's pitiful stand & cowardice.

"Precisely because Ukrainians have made matters easy for us, we can take their sacrifice and their suffering for granted. Ukrainian resistance creates the world in which we can listen to our own fears rather than attend to strategic realities. Their courage enables us to choose cowardice. But imposing our hysteria on the courageous people who make us safe is the most dangerous thing we can do. Nobody in their right mind wants a third world war. So let's not bring it about by abandoning the people who are holding it back."

 

[sparkie]

Vindman, who helped to stop Trump and Putin stealing the 2020 election, is threatened with execution by Musk.
It's going to get very, very bad after 20th January.

The USA seems to be heading into a very bad place.

They had a revolution to get rid of the English King.

Soon they will have King Donald I, above the law, with Musk in the Sheriff of Nottingham role. Both bear terrible grudges and have a thirst for revenge.

 

[Triggaaar]

The rubble is trading. Maybe not in Russia, but its trading. 109.

Sorry, ruble

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Musk is full on fascist.

Well, if the shoe fits...

 

[fly high]

The rubble is trading. Maybe not in Russia, but its trading. 109.

Sorry, ruble

You were right first time.........

 

[Eric the meek]

Would you lend money to Russia? I wouldn't. Well, all right. Would Russia's 'friends' then? North Korea? Iran? China?
No? So Russia can now only raise cash from inside Russia.

TLDR - no credit rating + low income + high interest rates + off-book loans + no foreign bank will lend Russia money = an impending debt crisis.

The presentation skills could be better, but he makes some good points.