Yeah nukes. feckers.There was never going to be direct intervention in Ukraine as a) they aren't in NATO and b) nukes.
Yeah nukes. feckers.There was never going to be direct intervention in Ukraine as a) they aren't in NATO and b) nukes.
The reply ... not what she wanted but perhaps realistic (given consequences of such actions)
This also totally fecks up XI's one belt one road plans.
Bloomberg quoted unnamed sources saying Singapore's top three banks have stopped issuing letters of credit involving Russian energy deals amid uncertainty over the course of sanctions.
Some European banks such as ING, Rabobank, Credit Suisse and Societe Generale and two of China's largest state-owned banks - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Bank of China - have also announced a halt to commodities trade financing for Russian companies.
Just another example of the great leader's restraint.Russia has announced upcoming air strikes on major communication points in Kyiv (urging civilians to leave near-standing houses, so humane).
hypothetically - if trump was in power - or if he ran and won in 2024Poland is a NATO nation. If Russia declares war on or attacks Poland, WW3 will happen.
Russia has announced upcoming air strikes on major communication points in Kyiv (urging civilians to leave near-standing houses, so humane).
Just another example of the great leader's restraint.
There is no way the two Chinese banks can do that without Xi's approval.
I understand due to to the proximity to Ukraine and Putin's threats, but he literally risks everything (support at home, US war machine actively involved, strikes of Russian soil, etc) if he were to attack Poland. At that point he's selling out everyone in Russia.Yeah but please surrender because nukes, or whatever. It's quickly going from scary to annoying I realized.
No. Because Russia is full of resources as is the Ukranian soil. They have China on their east to avoid full isolation. I am actually surprised that you believe that oligarchs can get rid of putin. They are his pockets/accountants. It is his money basically.
isn't 630 billion considering the size of Russia quite peanuts? I mean, our german federal budget for a whole year is around that size and that's always assuming most functions accordingly
Russia has announced upcoming air strikes on major communication points in Kyiv (urging civilians to leave near-standing houses, so humane).
The Yuan and Chinas current economic structure is designed for having dollars flowing in. Russia gives them less than Australia in world trade.might be something different but I thought they had stopped providing $ support but would allow in Yuan? - perhaps its moved on since then?
this is from 4 days ago saying Yuan financing still available
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ks-restrict-financing-for-russian-commodities
I'm sorry this shit is not comparable. He's an invading force and is literally killing people for his own pride.Exactly what was done in the ME numerous times by allies. That's legitimate restraint. Example: Leaflets were dropped on Fallujah telling civilians to leave before it got utterly decimated from the air, from artillery, from everything. Putin has not even reached that level yet.
I'm sorry this shit is not comparable. He's an invading force and is literally killing people for his own pride.
This war is Putin's doing, so I won't hear any of this restraint.
None of this was necessary in any way shape or form
I don't even think that is the case. B2 would be able to fly over Russia, let alone over Poland and Baltics without Russia detecting them.It does potentially give them more warning, which gives them more time to get their land-based weapons off. It doesn't change the outcome for either side.
Failing to understand what is the point of Russia asking the US to withdraw their nuclear arsenal from Europe. While this made sense in the sixties, with ICBMs and SCBMs, what does it change? The US has the capability of throwing thousand of nuclear weapons from the US and oceans, so why it is important that they remove them from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, and Turkey.
Or could it be that Russia really thinks that they can block ICBMs/SCBMs?
Jesus. It’s about to get to 86 degrees here In the coming days.No sign of spring for the foreseeable future either - if anything temperatures set to fall further.
For me, if Putin is smart enough, he should end this epic as fast as he can. Negotiation with Zelenskyy shows me that Russia has been hurt a lot due to many factors. A lot of overestimated things has come to Russia in the past few days like protest from Moscow and St.Petersburg, ejecting from Swift and boycotts from EU. I think Putin has underestimated Ukraine for all his life and if the wars is being continue, Russian economics will be overwhelming de and the worst is Russia will fall apart.
I think people's conclusion is that if nukes are a threat, then countries like UK/Poland/Germany/France would be prime targets. We'd probably get the first one though.
Russia needs to take its place in the world now and recognise it's another France and UK. If they'd have stopped with this idea of Empire and concentrated on economics for the last 20 years they could be have been well on their way to dominating Europe financially.
This is no longer in the consideration phase - they have just publicly announced that they are suspending all container shipments to and from Russia. Couldn't find an updated news story in English though.
Not sure how big a share of Russia's import and export that is, but it must be a huge blow for their economy. Most likely other shipping companies will follow suit.
I don't think Putin has any idea what he has actually done. More and more sanctions from governments and companies will follow. The economy will be in ruins very shortly.
But with the same logic, he can then ask for Poland, Germany and Alaska or hey nukes. Or well, make him the Emperator of the world, or hey nukes.Sanctions that cripple the economy of a nuke powered country? Again, I'm not saying they should be removed or that it won't cripple Russia. They will and that's the precise reason I think they'll be eventually and gradually removed.
Also, it's not like they'll suddenly announce sanctions are off. Once putin has what he wants, they'll sell a compromise saying Russia have agreed to stop blah blah in return for sanction xyz being removed while others stay for the foreseeable future. Then they get taken off as well gradually.
When he's essentially wiping out a country threatening nukes to anyone who interefers he'll get the sanctions that really hurt taken off once he's done. Because hey, nukes.
On the phone, so can’t find an English translation:Link please?
hypothetically - if trump was in power - or if he ran and won in 2024
would he commit US troops to protect a nato nation?
Part of me thinks he would just talk about a lot of nato nations had not spent their 2% so it shouldn't be up to the USA to bail them out
Which will never happen because it would be the end for Russia if they did that.
Putin is evil but he's not that stupid. He knows he can take Ukraine without severe consequences so he has. He knows he can't launch nukes or they will come back at him and his people ten fold.
There won't be any world war. Real shame that Ukraine will be lost though.
If he launches nukes, they will be monster hands from UK, France and Germany. Oh and probably USA too, I think USA will join the battle for sure if he launches. Probably Russian economics will face enormous economics crisis.
The fact so many people are unaware of how close to a defence disaster NATO came is pretty alarming. The guy had nothing to be afraid of in his second term. Which makes me think we might still be fecked just with a 4-year time lag.No he would have withdrawn from NATO, there's documentation to support this was his plan for a second term.
On the phone, so can’t find an English translation:
https://www.interfax.ru/russia/825485
The fact so many people are unaware to how close to a defence disaster is pretty alarming. The guy had nothing to be afraid of in his second term. Which makes me think we might still be fecked just with a 4-year time lag.
I'm sorry this shit is not comparable. He's an invading force and is literally killing people for his own pride.
This war is Putin's doing, so I won't hear any of this restraint.
None of this was necessary in any way shape or form
Yes, you’re right. The most important things is our life.If there's nuclear war across Europe and the Northern hemisphere (there won't be), I think the economic situation will be the least of our concerns!
A 2nd term would've been a stake in the heart of NATO, to where what has happened over the past week would've been left to individual member states to take action.