Ukraine updates

[Drog]

Big fears that the Russians are prepared to use this as another Chernobyl should they continue to be humiliated in the Ukraine.

Warnings of attack on Ukraine nuclear plant set the world on edge — The Washington Post

Both Russia and Ukraine have warned of a possible “false flag” attack on the nuclear plant, which is held by Russian forces.

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the himars with their ability to land on a 5m squared target from 150 miles away are destroying the Russian supply lines Willy nilly and cutting their advanced forces in ukraine off from being resupplied with fuel and armaments.

 

[blueandwhitehalves]

He does but it's an EU problem. Not ours.

Personally I believe in Britain pulling its weight and putting its money where its mouth is on all things internationally.

If we don't want Russia, China, and anyone else who thinks they have historic claims to other countries to start thinking they can invade them willy-nilly, we have to do our part to send a message and put a stop to this now.

I think Boris got our level of intervention spot on, but am disappointed with other European countries not doing their part.

 

[Drog]

I think Boris got our level of intervention spot on, but am disappointed with other European countries not doing their part.

Same in 39-45. I guess history does constantly repeat itself

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

I left my wife for Ukrainian refugee… but now I’ve DUMPED HER — The Sun

A MAN who left his wife for a Ukrainian refugee says he has now DUMPED her – claiming he couldn’t put up with her any more.

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[Drog]

Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine declares full control of Lyman in latest setback for Putin (theguardian.com)
This is one of the areas supposedly voting to belong to Russia a short time ago so I suggest the Ukrainians hold another referendum immediately under UN supervision and abide by whatever the result is.

 

[Old Darwen Blue]

Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine declares full control of Lyman in latest setback for Putin (theguardian.com)
This is one of the areas supposedly voting to belong to Russia a short time ago so I suggest the Ukrainians hold another referendum immediately under UN supervision and abide by whatever the result is.

Why should they, it’s part of Ukraine? F*ck Putin and his phoney elections.

 

[Drog]

Ukraine weapons: What tanks and other equipment are countries giving?

Ukraine has warned that the war effort is at risk if further Western aid is not forthcoming.

www.bbc.co.uk

Can anyone spot France on the chart?

 

[Old Darwen Blue]

Probably at the bottom. I heard they sent a pea shooter.

 

[blueandwhitehalves]

Absolutely pathetic from most EU countries. They're lucky they've got us, despite their attempts to punish us over Brexit.

 

[Drog]

Hot news from Reuters..........

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1587800360197885952

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

Brilliant Drog

 

[Drog]

On Friday @11am maybe a nod to this lad is in order.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1590413941540524034

 

[Drog]

Jingoistic or what!

Ukraine: Putin warned it would take NATO just 'three days' to take out Russia | World | News | Express.co.uk

The Russian President has taken particular issue with the West's growing influence in NATO the months leading up to the war and specifically, Ukraine joining the defence alliance.

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We were told Russia would overwhelm the Ukraine in about that time and almost a year later the Russians have failed and to all intents and purposes are being pushed back.

 

[blueandwhitehalves]

To be fair it was only one sentence, "NATO vs Russia would be like a real three day operation", from a random MP-equivalent in the US. Given Putin's regular litany of aggressive rhetoric, which must number over a hundred veiled threats to the west in recent years, I think it does such idiots good to be reminded that whilst our societies are infested by the spineless woke left, our militaries could squash him like a bug if he wanted to try us.

 

[Drog]

It appears that the next threat the Russians face from the West are advanced Glide bombs with which Ukrainian forces will be able to strike Russian forces from almost 100 miles with an accuracy of 1m. these will allow the Ukrainian forces to disrupt Russian supply lines at will and cut off supplies to their front line troops. Ukraine to get new weapon from US: GPS-guided glide bombs with 150km range | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)
Not great being a Russian conscript at present.

 

[Drog]

This seems so wrong given the circumstances.

Ukrainian disqualified for refusing Russian's handshake - BBC Sport

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.

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[Barmitzvah Boy]

This seems so wrong given the circumstances.

Ukrainian disqualified for refusing Russian's handshake - BBC Sport

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.

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She should have followed through

 

[Old Darwen Blue]

So the Russian girl sulked until she got her way then? She shouldn’t have been allowed in the tournament anyway!

 

[Dunnfc]

So the Russian girl sulked until she got her way then? She shouldn’t have been allowed in the tournament anyway!

I will try and find the article but just before Wimbledon started the bbc I think had a reading about this situation which they asked numerous Ukraines and Russians about it. Basically most said they would shake hands but not speak though they acknowledged most sports players are not pro war etc and just normal ordinary people.

 

[Old Darwen Blue]

The Russian girl posed for propaganda photos with the military apparently.