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And coincidentally the Tory Party is financed in part by Kremlin connected oligarchs.
You seem to have completely missed @Raoul joke
Check the pinned thread in the CE forum
I donated to the DEC fund. You can use gift aid and boost it further too.
It’s our libel and finance laws. They are all set up to allow the rich and powerful to tie people up in litigation or hold the threat of the cost of losing an expensive case against them. People can launder money, knowing there’s little financial transparency and even if people start to unpick things, there’s only too law firms happy to bully people into submission. It feels as if we are so dependent on parliamentary privilege to expose stuff nowadays.
Putin is a monster and no measure of diplomacy will change his mind.
Biden needs to wake up!
Biden needs to wake up!
Sad to see but expected.
Also, next to Belarus, the only country in Europe who have not put sanctions on Russia.
yes, was just about to post this. Can anyone with more knowledge about this explain why there's a statue of Tsar Nikolai II in Serbia in the first place??
Just when you think it can't get worse, it seems to, with the nuclear plant attack, followed by immediately blaming Ukrainian saboteurs, ignoring the fact that videos will have been taken of the incident, showing exactly what happened. The media seem to be suggesting that Putin is worried about the sanctions. I hope it is true, but I personally fear this is only going to get worse.
The other bit of news I've seen certainly pales in comparison to much of the war reporting but I thought it was an interesting side note regarding China's stance on the invasion:
China to cancel Premier League coverage due to support for Ukraine amid Russia attacks - Mirror Online
Sure they are in a difficult position realising they could A) face similar sanctions, and B) can't afford their own indoctrinated population to see what is happening elsewhere, while C) Trying to appease Russia to get their oil and gas. But they certainly seem to be laying their cards on the table.
My question though is does this even hurt the Premier League? When you read it the previous deal, the largest overseas deal was cancelled due to no payments received. The current deal apparently also has yet to make any payments, so maybe the Premier League will be less bothered than expected.
The other bit of news I've seen certainly pales in comparison to much of the war reporting but I thought it was an interesting side note regarding China's stance on the invasion:
China to cancel Premier League coverage due to support for Ukraine amid Russia attacks - Mirror Online
Sure they are in a difficult position realising they could A) face similar sanctions, and B) can't afford their own indoctrinated population to see what is happening elsewhere, while C) Trying to appease Russia to get their oil and gas. But they certainly seem to be laying their cards on the table.
My question though is does this even hurt the Premier League? When you read it the previous deal, the largest overseas deal was cancelled due to no payments received. The current deal apparently also has yet to make any payments, so maybe the Premier League will be less bothered than expected.
cnuts
What are you expecting them to say here?
It's for Russians to get rid of Putin no one else.
The EU should end Serbia's hopes of joining the EU. If they were currently a member, they would be blocking sanctions or any response from the rest of the EU on Russia. There's no reason to admit a country that will actively work against the EU's interests.
As I said.
Colour me shocked.
Extremely optimistic opinion, but let us dream for a minute.
The incompetance, defeats and lack of progress could be signs of deeper rooted problems within the Russian military that we aren't aware of just yet... maybe.
The incompetance, defeats and lack of progress could be signs of deeper rooted problems within the Russian military that we aren't aware of just yet... maybe.
They have excellent relations. Russia also vetoed UN resolution for NATO sending troops to Serbia, and blocked Kosovo’s independence in UN despite that the original plan was to go with Ahtisari’s recommendation (they backtracked when Ahtisari recommended independence).
So traditional ally, in addition to the help Russia have given to Serbia recently.
Vucic is in a very difficult position. His policy was always try to enter the EU while having great relations with Russia (and China). That might be problematic after this.
Exactly. It is fecking ridiculous that they have been allowing this policy of being both with EU and with Russia.
Serbia should choose either EU or Russia, and should not be allowed to do both. This, I want the EU money but do Russia’s policies is only gonna hurt the EU.
Oh yes of course, it was unveiled in 2014 too, so 100 years after the fact. Had a bit of a brainfart there.
Just a puppet country for Putin. The crowds also chanting Ratko Mladić's name. Evil cnuts.
Just your average Serbians.
Surely this is beyond optimistic? If what is written comes to fruition this would be the one of the biggest underdog victory in history of warfare. Sounds great but just can't see it happening. I also didn't see Ukraine holding for a week too , though.
Russia don't need tanks. I'm sure they can continue their bombing raids.
Youtube down too! Going full North Korea!
No wonder why I have every single reason to despise that country and their sycophants with every single fiber of my body and soul.
Russia see themselves as the grandaddy and protector of all Slavs and that extends all the way to Serbia, whom they seem to have a special affection for. Quite possibly due to historic rivalries between their imperial leaders way back in the day.
They're going to eventually run out of ammo though or have difficulties getting ammo to the right areas.
Once Putin hits Odessa, they are probably going to destroy the Opera House (among so many other things).