Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent, BBC reports

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

.Sure..all the sanctions already taken are considered by this moron'' acts of war.''.......indeed the war is declared....just in preparation...IMO.

You are aware that if NATO steps in, on whatever forms it will lead to the 3rd world war? With Putin's open threat to all nation surrounding him it could easily degenerate and then becomes very tempting to nuke some cities. Also not to forget, China is just around the corner, probably on the prowl for Taiwan and maybe other parts of the china sea.

 

[gaby]

Yep am really awared,,,,and really believe the 3rd world war est à nos portes....there will b no other way to stop this barbare dictator who only cares for himself et ses fantasmes/idées de grandeur....et oui nous en subirons toutes les conséquences.

 

[minutemenX]

It is getting interesting. There is now multiple evidence that low rank Russian officers and soldiers are often sabotaging orders, abandoning equipment, and refusing to engage Ukrainian troops. Putin soon can face his army marching back to get him.

 

[gaby]

Let's hope it's true..and not part of any propaganda...we know in such a terrible conflict the truth can b interpreted differently by those who are involved...BUT let's hope.

 

[Mistral]

Even better, what if a Russian pilot turned on Russian installations in an act of sacrifice.

 

[minutemenX]

Let's hope it's true..and not part of any propaganda...we know in such a terrible conflict the truth can b interpreted differently by those who are involved...BUT let's hope.

What motivation Russian troops have? Protecting lavish stile of Putin and his cronies? The Russian propaganda would have hard time to maintain its side of the story when soldiers encounter hostile Ukrainian population treating them as occupiers not liberators. There is no language barrier so this can go quick if Ukrainians play their cards right.

 

[wetnose]

Ouch, at 1 point today, the Ruble was trading @ 154 to 1 USD. Pre-invasion it was steady at 77.

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At 154, it's literally worth less than toilet paper. You could wipe your ass with rubles and still be better off.

 

[gaby]

....and it's not over.....the worst still to come...

 

[EagerBeaver]

Zelensky Shaming, Inspiring West

Analysis: Zelensky's heroism is coming up against Western red lines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is like the West's moral conscience, with his daily video commentary highlighting his country's heroism in resisting a Russian invasion that has degenerated into murderous barrages against civilians.

www.cnn.com

 

[EagerBeaver]

Russia: Ban Our Oil and We Close Pipeline To Germany

War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead

A top official says Russia may close its gas lines to Germany if the West halts oil imports.

www.bbc.com

 

[sene5hos]

This morning:

2,000,000 refugees

 

[gaby]

NEW-YORK...marché BAISSIER ....NASDAQ et DOW JONES --20% à ce jour....pas une correction boursière MAIS une réaction forte reliée évidemment à l'incertitude reliée à l'invasion Russe.... et ce n'est pas fini....mieux vaut garder le morale....lol.

 

[wetnose]

As Mike Tyson says, everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

https://twitter.com/x/status/1501182253925339142

Russia calls for "peaceful co-existence" with the US.

What's the matter Putin? Did you get a big boo-boo from the sanctions???

 

[gaby]

Selon une rumeur la famille immédiate de POUTINE---son épouse/conjointe ALINA KABAEVNA et leurs 4 enfants seraient cachés en SUISSE....fantasme ou réalité???......ce dictateur a toujours été très jaloux de sa vie privée....ne permet aucune intrusion ..et qui oserait --comme on s'en doute---le paierait très cher.

 

[cloudsurf]

If a hit was ordered on putin, it would be top secret, highly classified and would involve millions of dollars to plan , execute and pay bribes. A Russian speaking team from Israel and/or the US would carry out the mission. Putin can`t get away with his crimes against innocent civilians . He can`t get away with starting a war to benefit his ego. He must pay dearly and become a deterrent example for other wannabe putins

I have a great imagination and it works well when it comes to trying kinky stuff with escorts but maybe not so much when competing with James Bond. But then again......

 

[gaby]

Entendu today....le Sec.Général /OTAN JENS STOLTENBERG dire ''POUTINE ne veut pas de l'OTAN...MAIS il va nous avoir encore PLUS dans la face''....great statement....love it.

A de plus déclaré que l'OTAN était la coalition MILITAIRE la plus puissante au monde....and he knows it......great again.

 

[wetnose]

If a hit was ordered on putin, it would be top secret, highly classified and would involve millions of dollars to plan , execute and pay bribes. A Russian speaking team from Israel and/or the US would carry out the mission. Putin can`t get away with his crimes against innocent civilians . He can`t get away with starting a war to benefit his ego. He must pay dearly and become a deterrent example for other wannabe putins

I have a great imagination and it works well when it comes to kinky stuff with escorts but maybe not so much when competing with James Bond. But then again......

The timing of this invasion seems odd, to be honest. The invasion would have gone over much better during Trump's term since Trump would have just laid out the red carpet for Putin, like he always does. Trump would have made some flimsy excuse to abandon NATO allies, just like he did with the Kurds. And the Republican party would have just cheered him on.

So maybe Putin is dying from some terminal disease - he is 70, after all...and wants to secure some legacy. Guess he's not going to get it now.

 

[EagerBeaver]

Zelensky Speech To UK: We Will Fight Russia In The Forests, The Fields and The Shores

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60657155

 

[EagerBeaver]

US, UK Announce Ban Of Russian Oil

War in Ukraine: West hits Russia with oil bans and gas curbs

The US bans Russian oil, targeting the Russian economy's "main artery" over its invasion of Ukraine.

www.bbc.com

Unfortunately, as I previously predicted, the EU did not join this ban and continues to feed the Russian war machine.

 

[EagerBeaver]

Families of Russian Soldiers Calling Ukrainian Hotline To Determine Fates of Loved Ones

'Sorry to bother you': CNN obtains audio of Russians calling Ukrainian hotline | CNN

As President Vladimir Putin offered his support to the mothers, wives and girlfriends of Russian soldiers, CNN's Alex Marquardt reports that many of these women would prefer to know where their husbands and sons are and if they're alive. Some are reaching out to Ukraine to find out.

www.cnn.com