Russia vs Ukraine anyone watching this ignite?

[Brad69]

The average “Ivan” and “Olga” like Putin!
He keeps about a 70% approval rating. Russians have quite a bit of Patriotism.

Russians also have a superiority complex similar to Americans. They typically feel that all of Eastern European countries owe Russia for defeating the Mongol invasion.

 

[Keith_Indy]

The average “Ivan” and “Olga” like Putin!
He keeps about a 70% approval rating. Russians have quite a bit of Patriotism.

Russians also have a superiority complex similar to Americans. They typically feel that all of Eastern European countries owe Russia for defeating the Mongol invasion.

And the Nazis... they were owed a debt for that.

 

[ancjr]

And the Nazis... they were owed a debt for that.

Which is why there was an East Germany...

 

[Keith_Indy]

Master trolling level here...

When’s ‘our upcoming invasions, I’d like to plan my vacation’: Diplomat mocks US-UK media

According to the Politico newspaper, US President Joe Biden claimed that Russia could allegedly attack Ukraine on February 16

tass.com

BTW want to know what Russians are hearing about the Ukraine...

TASS: Ukraine crisis

Ukraine crisis

tass.com

 

[Leadeye]

Years ago Khrushchev used to say that all he had to do to make the west scream was to put pressure on West Berlin. He actually enjoyed doing it to provoke a reaction.

 

[rooster]

Ok, so where's the satellite imagery to prove this definitively

NATO says Russia adding troops to Ukraine border, after Moscow claimed military units leaving

NATO's statement follows President Biden's similar statement day earlier

justthenews.com

Anything without proof is likely propaganda.


In other news Israel blocking iron dome missile transfer to Ukraine. All this talk about Russia needs to stop the aggression and here we are sending hundreds if not thousands of tons of arms and munitions to the region.

 

[rooster]

This is a big deal, the administration clearly thinks an invasion is more likely than not.

US evacuates CIA station

The US has relocated CIA officers to west Ukraine as America fears impending Russian invasion

www.rt.com

 

[Keith_Indy]

This is a big deal, the administration clearly thinks an invasion is more likely than not.

US evacuates CIA station

The US has relocated CIA officers to west Ukraine as America fears impending Russian invasion

www.rt.com

"the administration clearly wants people to think an invasion is more likely than not"

All smoke and mirrors.

 

[DadSmith]

I wonder if China will go after Taiwan since everyone is focused on the Ukraine fiasco.

 

[KittySlayer]

In other news Israel blocking iron dome missile transfer to Ukraine. All this talk about Russia needs to stop the aggression and here we are sending hundreds if not thousands of tons of arms and munitions to the region.

Well I would imagine with the US's propensity to leave valuable weapons behind they do not want the Iron Dome technology falling into the hands of the Russians to be reverse engineered and given to Iran, Palestine, Syria, etc.

 

[ancjr]

I wonder if China will go after Taiwan since everyone is focused on the Ukraine fiasco.

I think there are a lot of bad actors that would love to take advantage of some distractions.

 

[DadSmith]

The west’s focus on imminent invasion in Ukraine may backfire – and bolster Putin | Keir Giles

The US risks embarrassing itself and its intelligence if Russia chooses an option other than invasion, says Chatham House’s Keir Giles

www.theguardian.com

 

[DadSmith]

United Kingdom

UK defense intelligence chief Lt. General Sir James Hockenhull:

“We have not seen evidence that Russia has withdrawn forces from Ukraine’s borders. Contrary to their claims, Russia continues to build up military capabilities near Ukraine."

“We have not seen evidence of Russian troop drawdown; instead, build up near Ukraine continues. More "vehicles, helicopters + field hospital moving towards borders. "Russia has the military mass in place to conduct an invasion of Ukraine."

 

[rooster]

I wonder if China will go after Taiwan since everyone is focused on the Ukraine fiasco.

No need to wonder. Chinas own media reports they are probing Taiwan defenses in preparation

Mainland Chinese Y-12 plane sent ‘to test Taiwan’s frontline response’

Ministry confirms that aircraft that flew over Taipei-controlled islet was a transport plane.

www.scmp.com

Kinda sounds like Biden and company are going by this blueprint in the Ukraine conflict

War over Taiwan among five likely conflict scenarios, US think tank says

A bid to forcibly unify Taiwan, or escalations in the South China or East China seas, among scenarios seen as likely to trigger major US-China war.

www.scmp.com

“A challenge is that the United States needs to demonstrate that it has the capability and willingness to stop Chinese aggression without accidentally precipitating a conflict,” the report warns.

 

[DadSmith]

Some voted for this.

 

[Brad69]

We really need to stop sending weapons into Ukraine.

If the Russians invade they will capture all the equipment never used just dropped once.

Honestly why don’t we just sit on the sidelines on this European war. It would seem saving Europeans twice in 100 years and holding off the USSR is enough.

Ivan wants Ukraine back let em have it and we keep our blood and treasure. I know it’s a novel idea let’s let the Europeans fight each other and we watch.

 

[DadSmith]

US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback

A senior US administration official said the increase renders Russia's assertion of withdrawal "false."

www.komu.com

 

[KittySlayer]

US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback

A senior US administration official said the increase renders Russia's assertion of withdrawal "false."

www.komu.com

What does Snopes say?

 

[rooster]

Havana syndrome?

 

[Mgderf]

Havana syndrome?

Panic attack?