Ukraine and the Russian invasion, 2022-24

[Nylock]

Jimmy Kimmel pondered what dirt Putin had on Carlson

Putin's got nothing on him. Carlson's always been a rancid far-right cunt with zero redeeming qualities.

 

[platinumsage]

 

[dilute micro]

I get the feeling that shooting down IL-76s wasn't coincidental. The Ukrainians were probably given intel.

 

[two sheds]

Anonymous getting involved again, with threats from Russian hackers of reprisals.

Anonymous leaks database of the Russian Ministry of Defence | Cybernews

On Friday evening, Anonymous claimed they managed to breach the database belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defence.

cybernews.com

 

[Jeff Robinson]

A letter to the Western Left from Kyiv

The ‘anti-imperialism of idiots’ meant people turned a blind eye to Russia’s actions

www.opendemocracy.net

 

[Pickman's model]

I get the feeling that shooting down IL-76s wasn't coincidental. The Ukrainians were probably given intel.

Two transport planes lumbering west over Ukraine > no great surprise. The Ukrainians probably have their own intel

 

[cupid_stunt]

Popular opinion does matter - russians have the internet, they have friends and relatives all over the world - not least in Ukraine.

He's already threatening local media, but at least there's other sources for people.

Local media in Russia has been warned over its coverage of the invasion, with threats to block access to their websites. Its communications regulator Roskomnadzor accused 10 outlets on Saturday of falsely depicting what Russia calls a special military operation in Ukraine, and publishing false information.

It censured them for referring to it as a “attack, invasion, or a declaration of war”, and said the government will stop access if this continues. Fines of up to 5 million roubles are also possible.

LINK

 

[kabbes]

Cyprus just dropped their objection to freezing Russia out of SWIFT. That might not sound much but it's huge because there is a lot of Russian money in Cyprus. It's like the Cayman Islands freezing out the UK.

 

[cupid_stunt]

Interesting, there was some expert on Sky saying because it's not going as well as expected, their logistics will come under pressure, causing all sorts of additional problems, it seems that has started already.

 

[bimble]

Cyprus just dropped their objection to freezing Russia out of SWIFT. That might not sound much but it's huge because there is a lot of Russian money in Cyprus. It's like the Cayman Islands freezing out the UK.

Meanwhile the Swiss, world's largest recipient of Russian private capital, are refusing to join in with asset freezing becauase you know , neutrality.

 

[eatmorecheese]

The UNSC is a total fuckface, frozen in 1945. I suppose a Chinese abstention is useful in isolating Putin, but really the whole structure is irrelevant without some type of reform.

 

[platinumsage]

The whole UN is irrelevant apart from a few bits that might work better if spun off as independent charities.

 

[The39thStep]

Cyprus just dropped their objection to freezing Russia out of SWIFT. That might not sound much but it's huge because there is a lot of Russian money in Cyprus. It's like the Cayman Islands freezing out the UK.

Just have to convince Germany, Italy, Holland , Austria etc who have either argued keep this sanction in reserve or that it will hurt the EU more than Russia. "We have not gone as far as this for the moment [because it would mean] we weren't going to trade with 50 percent of the Russian banking market," said a senior EU official.

 

[Artaxerxes]

The whole UN is irrelevant apart from a few bits that might work better if spun off as independent charities.

It’s jarring how much more prominent the UN was when I was growing up in the 90s. After Iraq I’ve seldom seen them in any conflict

 

[eatmorecheese]

Meanwhile the Swiss, world's largest recipient of Russian private capital, are refusing to join in with asset freezing becauase you know , neutrality.

Yes, it's important to remain neutral on blood diamonds, kleptocratic hoards and Nazi gold.

 

[existentialist]

Are any Urbs planning to go and pick up an AK?

WTF for? I hope this isn't some kind of smug "Ah, look at you all talking the bangs and crashes up, but you're all too fucking wet to actually go and join in" schtick?

 

[kabbes]

Just have to convince Germany, Italy, Holland , Austria etc who have either argued keep this sanction in reserve or that it will hurt the EU more than Russia. "We have not gone as far as this for the moment [because it would mean] we weren't going to trade with 50 percent of the Russian banking market," said a senior EU official.

God bless the EU. They're so much more enlightened than Brexit Britain.

 

[agricola]

haha that’s brilliant

 

[The39thStep]

God bless the EU. They're so much more enlightened than Brexit Britain.

Underneath what ever waffle, communication strategies about values , and lighting up buildings in Ukrainian colours the same self interest applies to both the U.K. and the EU .

 

[friedaweed]

You don't want to know. And still shouting about the gays believe it or not.

Mums net then.

 

[Aladdin]

What are the chances that some Russian soldiers might decide "fuck this"...
Surely some of them are wondering wtf they are doing fighting there? Some will have Ukrainian relatives.
Any chance that the Russian Army Generals might turn on Putin?

 

[Spymaster]

Underneath what ever waffle, communication strategies about values , and lighting up buildings in Ukrainian colours the same self interest applies to both the U.K. and the EU .

But the UK support cutting Russia off from SWIFT.

 

[teqniq]

Hmmmm, fuckers:

Law firms ‘delaying sanctions against oligarchs by threatening legal challenges’

Labour MP Ben Bradshaw said the firms should be named and shamed, and potentially face sanctions themselves.

www.standard.co.uk

 

[agricola]

What are the chances that some Russian soldiers might decide "fuck this"...
Surely some of them are wondering wtf they are doing fighting there? Some will have Ukrainian relatives.
Any chance that the Russian Army Generals might turn on Putin?

Doubt it, but you never know.

 

[frogwoman]

A very good chance lol, why does he want everyone to stay 25 metres away from him

What are the chances that some Russian soldiers might decide "fuck this"...
Surely some of them are wondering wtf they are doing fighting there? Some will have Ukrainian relatives.
Any chance that the Russian Army Generals might turn on Putin?

 

[cupid_stunt]

haha that’s brilliant

Absolutely! Despite everything, the Ukrainians still seem to maintain a sense of humour.

What with the one yesterday telling the radio operator on the Russian warship to 'go fuck yourself', and now this guy offering to tow them back to Russia, fair play to them.

 

[existentialist]

I get the feeling that shooting down IL-76s wasn't coincidental. The Ukrainians were probably given intel.

I suspect that there are a lot of intelligence back channels open. I'd assume that there's a fair few AWACS planes flying around at a suitable distance from the conflict zone.

 

[og ogilby]

A very good chance lol, why does he want everyone to stay 25 metres away from him

He's afraid if they come any closer they'll be able to smell the shit in his pants.

 

[bimble]

Is there some poor fuck whose job it is to taste Putin's food and then be observed for a while to see if he drops dead?

 

[fucthest8]

What with the one yesterday telling the radio operator on the Russian warship to 'go fuck yourself',

He's dead. All the soldiers on that island are dead. Ha bloody ha.

The fucking state of some of you lot.