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Re: Ukraine
Posted: 27 Feb 2022, 20:52
by Paul K
The New York Times is saying that talks have been agreed to, on the Ukraine / Belarus border. President Zelenskyy spoke to Lukashenko by phone, but won't be going himself. Can't say I blame him - they wouldn't hesitate to assasinate him, given any chance, even under the flag of truce.
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 27 Feb 2022, 21:24
by TSR2
Hi Paul, they said that earlier and an hour latter Belarus launched 2 missiles at Ukraine. I wouldn’t go near them with a bargepole. I honestly think he’s on the ropes.
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 27 Feb 2022, 22:41
by Paul K
Zelenskyy on the ropes ? Time will tell, of course. They are now forming a new 'International Brigade' because of all the volunteers arriving from other countries. I hope the greater proportion of them are ex-military, rather than just enthusiastic idealists, otherwise they will be lambs to the slaughter. One thing seems certain - the Ukranians are receiving increasing amounts of equipment from the US, UK and EU. I just hope it can be distributed to where it's needed.
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 27 Feb 2022, 22:53
by TSR2
No, Putin. His powerful “friends” are more interested in their money than his “plan” I think.
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 02:57
by nigelb
The Ides of March is coming soon! Just sayin'.
Nigel²
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 07:00
by FlyTexas
nigelb wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 02:57
The Ides of March is coming soon! Just sayin'.
Nigel²
Brian
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 12:30
by Paul K
nigelb wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 02:57
The Ides of March is coming soon! Just sayin'.
Nigel²
One can only hope, Nigel. It would be the quickest, neatest way to end this.
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 20:30
by Kevin Farnell
I see that the Rouble lost 30% of it's value today, but has recovered slightly (to be 20% down) after Russia raised interest rates from 9.5% to 20%. This will hurt the Russian people, but perhaps that is what it's going to take to get a regime change in Russia. I hold no ill will to the Russian people and I'm sure that the vast majority of them just want to get on with their every day lives.
The problem is, that there's no opposition for the Russian people to turn to. Putin has changed the countries rules at least once in order for him to remain in power and anyone that opposes him ends up in gaol or worse!
Kevin
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 20:34
by Filonian
Paul K wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 12:30
nigelb wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 02:57
The Ides of March is coming soon! Just sayin'.
Nigel²
One can only hope, Nigel. It would be the quickest, neatest way to end this.
I second that
Graham
Re: Ukraine
Posted: 28 Feb 2022, 20:48
by TSR2
nigelb wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 02:57
The Ides of March is coming soon! Just sayin'.
Nigel²
Oh yes... how appropriate