Current Affairs Ukraine

[Kev The Rat]

That VZ is a problematic individual I guess.

I don't suppose it really matters right now when he's looking down the barrel of an invaders gun.

I dont want to say what goes around comes around but.......

 

[BlueToff]

Bookmarked this one as well lol lol lol

Ukrainian opposition politician says his arrest cannot hamper Moscow-Kiev talks

Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that the two states must hold direct talks

tass.com

Like I said, I am uncomfortable with VZ from what I've read up

But you know, he's currently defending his country against Putin, who has his oppositions poisoned. VZ was voted in, Putin hasn't been voted in (fairly) in about 20 years

 

[Zatara]

Georgia becoming an interesting place to invest now.

I believe they pay around 9-10% interest on deposits. Also an interesting property market and emerging business hub.

If they look positive on EU membership then its worth a look.

Imo alot of countries which seem 'risky' and 'dodgy' around Russia will really emerge if they are able to join the EU.

 

[devogue]

 

[FrenchDarrenBent]

That's absolutely a worry

But the above link proves only that he was accused. Poroshenko also accused Zelinskiy of being a 'Russian fifth columnist' (you posted that link) - which look, is clearly untrue!

Well that NYT article said Western observers noted that the trial against Poroshenko was political. Poroshenko is still very popular around Lviv and despite losing heavily in 2019, he's still a threat. That aside, they never assembled an army to invade another country.
Both are now defending their country in a war they can't win.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Tbf loads of us are hopeful Boris gets jailtime over Partygate. Plenty certainly want Blair jailed over Iraq

More politicians in jail might not be a bad thing.

I digress. Poor sods in Ukraine.

 

[Mrk]

I don’t disagree, but I’d willingly listen and consider anyone’s point of view if they had a defined ideology.

Johnson only has one. Him.

It’s only important if you believe we as a country should be doing everything in our power to support Ukraine.

I don’t believe we are, but Johnson standing in front of tanks emblazoned with Jingo Jacks will convince many that we are.

I just don't get why it's even a problem? What elected politician doesn't do embarrassing photo ops? Or stand in front of their flag at every opportunity? Or produce toe-curling videos extolling their wisdom on all matters? Out of all the things to complain about... people complain about that? Really?

Over the past few years there has grown a particular breed of neurotic bedwetters who dedicate so much of their time complaining about things that are utterly irrelevant. And then they wonder why nobody listens to them. It's such a destructive trait, especially to those who believe in progressive politics.

 

[Zatara]

It was posted in this thread that ukraine destroyed 180 - 800 armoured vehicles earlier today/last night.

If they were able to obliterate this enormous column then surely that would be a turning point?

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Georgia becoming an interesting place to invest now.

I believe they pay around 9-10% interest on deposits. Also an interesting property market and emerging business hub.

If they look positive on EU membership then its worth a look.

Imo alot of countries which seem 'risky' and 'dodgy' around Russia will really emerge if they are able to join the EU.

It’s a cool country.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Oh god, Putin's head will be spinning.

Everything he set out to gain from this exercise looks like it's having the exact opposite effect. Who knew...

 

[verreauxi]

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[TommyDavo]

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Read the whole thread and this is still the best post on here

 

[verreauxi]

Everything he set out to gain from this exercise looks like it's having the exact opposite effect. Who knew...

I think the phrase "Pyrrhic Victory" will be replaced with "Putin Victory" in subsequent editions of dictionaries.

 

[Kev The Rat]

Nevsky Prospect crawling with FSB this evening. Multiple arrests already.

Even children being locked up now:

Moscow police arrest five children for protesting war in Ukraine

The terrified protestors, reportedly aged between seven and 11-years-old, were carrying flowers and hand-drawn anti-war posters

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[dublinbluenose]

Rumours Russia will introduce martial law in Russia on Friday.