Russian invasion of Ukraine | Fewer tweets, more discussion
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Toilet paper is scarce.
The Kremlin better not bitch and moan when shit will hit the fan in Crimea, especially Sevastopol after the way Ukrainian cities got hit.
Once a dictatorship is established, it is extremely hard to overthrow it. Putin has exterminated all the opposition. In theory, Russia has elections, in practice it is a dictatorship.
There is a vast difference between a democracy and a dictatorship and we need to protect our democracies. We should not forget that most people in the world today live under dictatorships. And dictators do not like democracies in other countries, and some of them pay a lot of money to destabilize them.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...a-murza-for-25-years-for-opposing-ukraine-war
Moscow jails activist for 25 years for opposing Ukraine war
Vladimir Kara-Murza’s harsh sentence is the longest yet given to political opponent of Vladimir Putin
A court in Moscow has sentenced the opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison, in one of the most high-profile cases to date of a Russian dissident being jailed for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.
Kara-Murza, who holds Russian and British citizenship and studied at the University of Cambridge, was detained in April 2022 and charged with spreading false information about the Russian army in Ukraine. He was later also charged with high treason over a series of public speeches he made that criticised Kremlin policies and the war in Ukraine.
There is a vast difference between a democracy and a dictatorship and we need to protect our democracies. We should not forget that most people in the world today live under dictatorships. And dictators do not like democracies in other countries, and some of them pay a lot of money to destabilize them.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...a-murza-for-25-years-for-opposing-ukraine-war
Moscow jails activist for 25 years for opposing Ukraine war
Vladimir Kara-Murza’s harsh sentence is the longest yet given to political opponent of Vladimir Putin
A court in Moscow has sentenced the opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison, in one of the most high-profile cases to date of a Russian dissident being jailed for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.
Kara-Murza, who holds Russian and British citizenship and studied at the University of Cambridge, was detained in April 2022 and charged with spreading false information about the Russian army in Ukraine. He was later also charged with high treason over a series of public speeches he made that criticised Kremlin policies and the war in Ukraine.
More horseshit from the Pentagon.
I wish someone can explain to me the level of mental deficiency plaguing Western governments these days. Why the hell should we care about what happens to Russia if their armies are defeated swiftly? That's a whole different topic; que sera sera. As a consequence of a Russian defeat, Putin...
I wish someone can explain to me the level of mental deficiency plaguing Western governments these days. Why the hell should we care about what happens to Russia if their armies are defeated swiftly? That's a whole different topic; que sera sera. As a consequence of a Russian defeat, Putin...
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Only public pressure can keep greedy ceos in line.
Completely agree, but as a ceo (not one myself) - not selling vodka to Russia is like iron bru not selling it to the Scots - share price and revenue would drop hugely
Joking aside, it might be a great thing for absolute as people might but it knowing they refuse to sell to Russia and I for one would buy it for that reason alone over another brand if I drank vodka
Always have liked Natasha Bertrand's work.
Chokes me up to see these incredibly brave men.
Many Ukranian soldiers return from their training in Europe. Nearly all western armor is delivered, there are also photos of spain's Leopards being shipped. Those new brigades with 40.000 troops should be also ready by now. Together with the regular army, Ukraine will probably have a six-digit number to counter attack.
As soon as the weather becomes dry enough, Ukraine is ready to take back its territory. But it will be an extremly hard fight, as Russia expects this for a long time and prepares for it.
Some more insane footage from the trenches. Absolutely mental how the Russians just keep coming without any cover whatsoever.
All 3 promised Patriot systems arrived + Germany delivered another Iris-T system. Ukraine has some serious air defense capabilities now. Of course they still need a supply of missiles for these systems. And Russia didn't launch a missile wave for some time now. As expected, their stock is running low by now and they can't keep up their terror.
I've seen this one. The moment at 1:51 where you see the Russian throwing a grenade at them is mental.
If Putin and his United Russia cronies are to be ever judged in front of the ICC, I personally hope that they will become the first to be executed for crimes against humanity since the Nazis in 1946 and the Japanese militarists in 1948.
The stakes for Ukraine's counter-offensive are insane. If it fails to produce the desired results, will they receive the same scale of support?
IMO the support shouldn't decay if that happens. I think that ukranians know that they have the advantage in the long run, plus the US is tied to the conflict as it would act as a deterrent for China's intentions in Taiwan, plus the EU/NATO needs resources (O&G, grain and others) and also to prove why it exists, as being bossed around by Russia in continental Europe (and a EU/NATO candidate) isn't exactly a feat of strength.
In the end either Russia loses and go back home (likely with a different regime and/or ruler), or Ukraine loses and becomes part of Russia with all the subsequent geopolitical consequences. If an UA offensive isn't as succesful as initially expected, those outcomes don't really change.
They most certainly would, because this war is bigger than Ukraine - Russia by now. It's about the safety of Europe and the democratic world against an authoritarian regime. If we don't show that we are stronger, we invite all dictators around the globe to start attacking its neighbours for wealth and power like in the old days. If Putin wins, he will continue his imperialism and Xi will do the same in Taiwan. More countries will join them if they feel they are stronger.
The price would be much higher in the future than now to support Ukraine. Kasparov said it. Every time we allow dictators to do whatever they want because we fear consequences or costs, the next time will be even more expensive. Putin shows this. Each new aggression under his rule is greater than the last one.
I'm pretty sure most of the western leaders understand this by now and will continue to support Ukraine until Russia becomes tired and leaves that country. However long that may take.
Try telling that to Putin's lapdog, Macron
Yea, guy is probably praying that the counter offensive fails so we don't humiliate Putin even more, you can bet he would be the first to publicly come up with "You see, I told you this war will not be won in the battlefield, diplomacy is the only way" and push for that nonsense.
How incredibly brave those soldiers are but the commander of the unit is a true leader holding them together in a heroic and professional way. At some point these endless meat attacks will have to take its toll on Russian army to the breaking point. Ukrainians lads will definitely be doing tours across western countries and training NATO personnel across all levels once they’re done with Ruso-fascists.
Yeah, when they run out of prisoners and propaganda irradiated volunteers, it will be a breaking point for the mood in Russia I'd imagine. Until then, Ukraine defenders have to hold their ground.
The unfortunate reality being that as long as Putin stays in Ukraine, they can't ever become NATO members as it would immediately trigger article 5.