Russian invasion of Ukraine

[trentrunciman]

If it's been leaked the Chinese probably already know about it.

DFAT cable. I didn’t read it though I’m in a different Department.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Well Russia invaded a sovereign Democratic neighbour. That's enough for me.

Many would disagree and that’s their right
Perhaps time will provide greater clarity

 

[Curly_Tiger]

If you know your tanks its not hard to tell the difference between Ukrainian and Russian.

I don’t know my tanks, welcome your insight though

 

[crazycat]

Troubled times ahead particularly with Russia China now a powerful tag team combo.

I think China has a very different strategy.
Leave Asia alone, and we don't care about your problems.

I doubt China will directly help Russia, nor condone Russia. While Russia may endorse a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, China so far hasn't endorsed Russia's action in the Ukraine.

China is trying to remain neutral to keep up trading partnerships and international friendships. It is only openly hostile to those countries that are openly hostile to it. Or people who (rightly) mention the gross human rights abuses going on in China.

Taiwan will be watching what has happened in the Ukraine. They will rightly have zero confidence in trade sanctions stopping or deterring a Chinese advance. I expect Taiwan to make alliances with South Korea and Japan, but we will see what these alliances mean when push comes to shove.

 

[trentrunciman]

Well Russia invaded a sovereign Democratic neighbour. That's enough for me.

I honestly didn’t realise all the dealings Biden and his son has in the 🇺🇦 until my mates sent me all the info

 

[leichhardtjunior]

Redirect Notice

Redirect Notice

Oh Google, ok say no more 😂😂

 

[crazycat]

When was the last time that anyone from the West stood up to Russia and their bully boy tactics.
JFK over the Cuban missile crisis, and maybe Reagan bankrupting Russia causing the collapse of the USSR

Stand up or do enormous harm.

If you are talking harm, then Joseph Stiglitz makes a really good case that the IMF pushed capitalism on Russia way too fast. People could not adapt and you just get Robber barrons making lots of money.
many of the Russian factories were brought for steel value only. i.e. factory was sold dirt cheap by a dodgy auction and the winner fired everyone and took all the equipment to the steel works. Hence you get Putin running the place.

 

[trentrunciman]

Or people who (rightly) mention the gross human rights abuses going on in China.

Which human rights abuses? Definitely agree there obviously would be abuses though. But also I think relatively it would pale in comparison to some Western countries tbh

 

[trentrunciman]

Same idea as 1962 during the Cuban Missle Crises.
Again the cia plotted the BoP ( Operation Northwoods) which was a failure and poor jack had to cop the flack from Dulles and his cia goons (same as the Ukrainian situation now) then Bobby and Jack had to risk total nuclear war with Russia because Russia was defending Cuba.

The military (military industrial complex) were pushing for war with Cuba/ Russia but thank God Bobby saved half the world with his diplomacy. Also credit to the Russian side in Dobryn and Kruschev.

 

[swag_tiger]

As a last resort I wouldn't count it out ( if it was that or governmental collapse I wouldn't count anything out with Putin). But I'd say it's a bottom of the barrel thing. I doubt even Putin would want it.

 

[Odessa]

Hope you can see the video

 

[leichhardtjunior]

What buzzwords? Come on, expose your ignorance.

Doh!!, I didn’t consider that you might have the MyGov handbook of ‘accepted buzzwords’ at the ready 😳🤦‍♂️
You guys should seriously consider doing stand up.. just brilliant 😂

 

[Odessa]

The guy on the right has to do military in the east of Ukraine a few years ago the Ukraine had not many weapons but now they have more then enough giving mostly to them from the Biden administration

 

[TrueTiger]

Yes, I can, it doesn't matter how long you or I have 'been here'.

I absolutely think you should be shown the door permanently for the nonsensical and racist garbage you post - I guess it'll be up to the site owner.

And thats only your petty opinion....prove that its nonsensical and racist...

 

[innsaneink]

And thats only your petty opinion....prove that its nonsensical and racist...

Prove we won last night

 

[Odessa]

I tried to post a video a friend send but won't upload

 

[Viking Warrior]

And thats only your petty opinion....prove that its nonsensical and racist...

And thats only your petty opinion....prove that its nonsensical and racist...

Your so disrespectful innocent people are losing there lives in a war and you just come on here and spill your bs agenda and start petty fights sick of your bs.

 

[Odessa]

I don't know to upload it