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originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: Imhere
Actually the sanctions were a shock to Putin to do their breadth in terms of what they targeted. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 he threatened the west when removal from SWIFT was talked about. This time his threats did not work. That action took half of Russias reserves they were going to use to prop up the ruble etc.
As far as Nukes go I do think Putin is insane enough to use battlefield nukes, especially if he starts to lose the war he3 started.
The West has already put statements out telling Russia to leave Ukraine - completely, including the 2 separatist areas as well as Crimea. They also said any gains made in this war will not be recognized.
originally posted by: JinMI
a reply to: Imhere
Bringing up financing is crucial.
Knowing sanctions would be imminent and closing the Russian markets soon to follow, he has to have a war stash somewhere.
Can only be China. Thus, sanctions should apply there too, but we all know thats pie in the sky thinking.
We too then must be culpable?
originally posted by: PatriotGames4u
a reply to: agenda51
I've stated the same suspicion and gut feeling a few times.
There are some usually reliable indicators flashing like crazy.
It wasn't agency though, they haven't gotten anywhere near putin since hillary murdered all our insiders by email.
STILL haven't recovered.
It would HAVE to be senior Russians.
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: jedi_hamster
If the EU/NATO was doing this in the middle east you wont be arrested for such things.
originally posted by: PatriotGames4u
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: jedi_hamster
If the EU/NATO was doing this in the middle east you wont be arrested for such things.
I can't speak for EU.
But nobody in the U.S. ever gets arrested for words or peaceful protest about ANYTHING.
Life is different here than in russia or russia's former slave states.
You should visit someday, I'll throw some decadent American steaks on the grill.
You bring the vodka.
originally posted by: Imhere
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: Imhere
Actually the sanctions were a shock to Putin to do their breadth in terms of what they targeted. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 he threatened the west when removal from SWIFT was talked about. This time his threats did not work. That action took half of Russias reserves they were going to use to prop up the ruble etc.
As far as Nukes go I do think Putin is insane enough to use battlefield nukes, especially if he starts to lose the war he3 started.
The West has already put statements out telling Russia to leave Ukraine - completely, including the 2 separatist areas as well as Crimea. They also said any gains made in this war will not be recognized.
So it remains a crazy situation. I know. I know.
As an American, I want real info. What’s Russia really doing, and what’s next that Putin is going to do. Not just Ukraine, Ukraine! Yay Ukraine!! Etc
When I see posts with a trend that it’s completely just pro Ukraine and victories, but nothing on Russia’s advancement/what actions are next etc, it kinda gets cheap.
originally posted by: jedi_hamster
Czech Republic: "For public support of Russia's actions, expressed online or in any other space -- you will face prison for 1 to 3 years. We monitor cases of online comments expressing support of Russia."
Slovakia: "For public support of Russia's actions, you may face up to 25 years in prison."
originally posted by: majesticgent
- First there is there was the "Ghost of Kyiv" who was a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter ace that allegedly shot down 6 Russian aircraft. Now there are reports of the "Kharkiv Kid" who is a heavily armed teen that ambushes Russian soldiers who are harassing civilians.
- Reports of air raid sirens sounding in Kyiv
originally posted by: JinMI
a reply to: Irishhaf
I think thats the frontal gameplan. Turn Russians agaonst Putin. Let em sort him out.
Thats largely going to be dependant upon how much suffering Russians go through.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
Thats because the US Supreme Court has found those types of laws unconstitutional with vary vary rare exceptions.