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originally posted by: F2d5thCavv2
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
Interesting. So this is one of the columns that came from Belarus.
So, if things bog down, one carrot to use in cease fire negotiations will be to NOT inflict heavy casualties on the Russian column.
Make it clear to Russian people and Russian soldiers that the objective is for them to return home and then sort out issues diplomatically.
My 2¢ in any case.
Cheers
originally posted by: carewemust
Has anyone figured out what Vladimir Putin's goal is yet?
originally posted by: Xcathdra
originally posted by: carewemust
Has anyone figured out what Vladimir Putin's goal is yet?
To rebuild the Russian Empire while demanding other nations kiss his ass.
In a historic development, the European Parliament accepted Ukraine's application to join the European Union on Tuesday. A special admission procedure has begun to admit Ukraine to the EU, and the voting for the same, is said to take place at 9 PM as per Indian Standard Time.
originally posted by: F2d5thCavv2
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
Mmm. Bet they bit into their petrol reserves maneuvering like that. Their vehicles may SOL in terms of mobility at the moment.
ETA. Especially if one's tanker trucks can't move without being brought under fire. IIRC, all it would take is rifle-caliber tracer ammunition to light up a truck with tanks of gasoline on it.
Cheers
originally posted by: F2d5thCavv2
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
Heck, they don't need Javelins. Heavy machine gun fire would make refueling attempts risky, with some spectacular fires and explosions.
Cheers
originally posted by: da pickles
a reply to: Xcathdra
How long could Belarus hold out if the same sort of sanctions applied to russsia are applied to them ?
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: Xcathdra
5,840 killed or injured Russians is a pretty exact number. Ukraine Hospitals are keeping track?
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: Xcathdra
5,840 killed or injured Russians is a pretty exact number. Ukraine Hospitals are keeping track?
originally posted by: F2d5thCavv2
Random thought.
Whatever happens, I don't see Transnistria remaining on the map anymore when this is all over.
Cheers
"The overwhelming majority of that [$70 million] will be in the lethal category," Mr Morrison said.
"We are talking missiles, ammunition, we are talking supporting them in their defence of their own homeland in Ukraine."
"I don't plan on giving the Russian government a heads up about what is coming their way, but I can assure them, it is coming your way," he said.