Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

[Tshering22]

All well and good but India is the largest purchaser of Russian arms. Supporting the Russian arms industry is threat to western security. India can't claim to be a strategic ally of the USA and threaten its security at the same time. IMO, India will find a hard time evading western sanctions on Russian defense purchases going forward.

I agree. It will be a tough sell. But then we will simply ask them the stuff that Russia is ready to share with us. If they do, well and good. Otherwise, we have a reason. We want a good relationship with US but not to be their a$$wipe. If there are 10 points on which we agree a lot, there will be at least 4 or 5 points on which we also disagree. It has to be respected.

Expecting us to be like Japan or Korea (politically) is unrealistic & won't be accepted.

 

[RescueRanger]

NATO Chief: Cyber Can Trigger Article 5​

NATO Chief: Cyber Can Trigger Article 5

NATO leaders on Wednesday reiterated the alliance's stance on treating cyber attacks against a member as an Article 5 issue, which would potentially draw a military response from the entire alliance.

www.defensenews.com

 

[gambit]

There are many other people in europe who dont want to see another conflict in our neighborhood.

Neither do we from the other hemisphere. I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford for three yrs when I was on the F-111. I would not trade a single second of that time in the UK and on CONEUR. Beautiful land and beautiful peoples can be found everywhere in the world, so enjoy them wherever you can find them. And as a hetero male, I definitely enjoyed the beautiful women.

If giving Russia breathing space is enough to keep it peaceful then let it be it.

Back in 1994, Ukraine gave up 1700 nuclear warheads back to Russia based on a NON-LEGAL document that Russia will not attack. That is 1700 permanent security assurances that became permanently gone. You think Russia care about 'space'?

I do not know you personally, so I say this kindly: That comment is spinelessness.

Not sure about what Putin wants and neither is you tbh. Only he knows. Matter of the fact is that european nations themselves has to find ways to coexist, without external interference or dependence. Europe haa to learn to stand up for itself so that it can control its own destiny.

The problem with peaceful coexistence is finding shared ideologies. What does Russia share with you?

 

[F-22Raptor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497348101564092417

 

[Inception-06]

Over 100 Russian paratroopers onboard

How is that possible, it let look the Russians like vodka mentality style war planners.

 

[F-22Raptor]

How is that possible, it let look the Russians like woodka mentality style war planing.

Once again confirming the Pentagons assessment that Russia still does NOT have air superiority over Ukraine.

 

[Ali_Baba]

How is that possible, it let look the Russians like woodka mentality style war planing.

Russian commanders are being pressured by their higher ups to make decisions to “speed things up before they are ready” and It is causing these types of snafu’s.

 

[gambit]

And Russia is the bully? But NATO who has been expanding and surrounding Russia in Europe and the Americans with bases everywhere,are not the bully but the protector? The Cold War is over. Once upon a time there was a gentlemen's agreement between Stalin and Churchill about the spheres of influence in Europe.

Which part of in 1994 Ukraine gave up 1700 nuclear warheads back to Russia on a NON-LEGAL document did you not understand?

 

[Sayfullah]

UN is a joke. UN is only good for bullying third world countries. The real criminals behind the atrocities in the world sit in UN and veto anything against them.

 

[RescueRanger]

How is that possible, it let look the Russians like woodka mentality style war planing.

Scenes inside the war room in Moscow right now:

Skip to 0:20 secs onwards..

Movie is Firefox (1982) starring a much younger Clint Eastwood.

 

[Tornado23]

How is that possible, it let look the Russians like vodka mentality style war planners.

Apparently its false news.

 

[Wergeland]

British politicians are some of the most shrewd chaps out there. Using this opportunity to take leadership in Europe, while showing France and Germany down is nothing short of a genius game BoJo is playing.

He might look like either a fool or a warmonger from a third person's perspective but I admire the brain that is advising him to take a more aggressive stance in Europe to establish UK as the dominant European voice, despite being outside the EU.

That was one of main reason why UK quit EU. It wants to have it own foreign policy and compromise less with Germany-France.

And Russia is the bully? But NATO who has been expanding and surrounding Russia in Europe and the Americans with bases everywhere,are not the bully but the protector? The Cold War is over. Once upon a time there was a gentlemen's agreement between Stalin and Churchill about the spheres of influence in Europe.

For the americans there is no middle ground. There was a time when US leaders had self restrain but that seems long gone since fall of Berlin Wall.

Its no longer about containing Russia, no Russia must not be allowed any breathing space. Now think about that. There is really no compromise. So why the heck should Russia want to compromise?

Guess whos the looser in this game? Its Central and Westen Europe. Not America and Not Russia!

 

[Inception-06]

Once again confirming the Pentagons assessment that Russia still does NOT have air superiority over Ukraine.

From which INTACT Ukraine air Bases, and with how many Ukraine air crafts and their types are the Ukraine defending their air space ? Again are the Russians to drunken to take out Ukraine air bases ? According your news it looks like that ! There is something fishi here, I think there are NATO and US hands which are involved actively and passive in this air contests. Very interesting, and it looks like Russia is helpless regarding this fact’s.

 

[F-22Raptor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497349261612232705

Reporter in Kiev

 

[Brainsucker]

The bear is getting wild:-​

Russia threatens 'serious military repercussions' if Finland joins NATO

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Finland's accession to NATO could 'have detrimental consequences'.

uk.news.yahoo.com

Russia threatens 'serious military repercussions' if Finland joins NATO​

James Morris
·Freelance news writer, Yahoo UK
Fri, 25 February 2022, 8:38 am·3-min read

Vladimir Putin's Russia today warned of 'serious military and political repercussions' if Finland joins NATO. (AFP via Getty Images)
Russia has warned of "serious military and political repercussions" if Finland joins Nato amid the Ukraine crisis.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the country's accession to Nato, the military alliance currently made up of 28 European countries plus the US and Canada, could "have detrimental consequences".
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week, Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin said the debate surrounding Finland's membership of NATO "will change".
Asked about this on Friday, Zakharova began with a veiled warning.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned of 'detrimental military consequences' if Finland joins NATO. (Reuters)
In translated remarks at a press conference, she said: "The Finnish government's policy of military non-alliance is an important factor in ensuring security and stability in northern Europe.
"At the same time, we cannot help but note the targeted efforts of Nato and other members of this alliance to involve Finland as well as Sweden [a fellow non-member] in this alliance."
She said "the intensity of practical interaction between Helsinki and Stockholm with Nato" is "nothing new".
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She claimed "they have conducted NAato's military exercises - these countries have provided territory for such manoeuvres of this military alliance.
"We have seen this policy over a number of years... and Finland and Sweden should not base their security on damaging security of other countries. Their accession to Nato can have detrimental consequences... and face military and political consequences."

Sanna Marin said the debate surrounding Finland's NATO membership has changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Getty Images)
A follow-up tweet from the Russian Foreign Ministry read: "Finland’s accession to Nato would have serious military and political repercussions."
Prime minister Marin previously said last month it is "very unlikely" Finland - which borders Russia - would apply for a Nato membership during her current term of office.
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"All in all, I believe the Nato discussion will increase in the coming years," she had told Reuters.
On Thursday, Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said that he "values the close partnership" with Finland and Sweden even if they are not members.
"This is a question of self-determination and the sovereign right to choose your own path and then potentially in the future, also to apply for Nato membership."
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has seen Kyiv hit by air strikes, with fighting closing in on the capital.
Families were forced to hide in bomb shelters and subway stations as troops continued their assault in a bid to seize the city.
Tens of thousands of people have fled Ukraine's major cities to try and escape the fighting, with the UN warning on Friday that millions could be displaced.
Armed forces minister James Heappey told MPs that 194 Ukrainians, including 57 civilians, are confirmed to have died.
Watch: Russia invasion of Ukraine 'not as successful as planned', says UK defence minister

Russia invasion of Ukraine 'not as successful as planned', says defence minister​

UK defence minister James Heappey has told the Commons that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has so far not been as successful as planned. He also answered a question on the likelihood of the UK instituting a no-fly zone on Ukraine.

Relax, it's still the first day. If you say that the 1st day of Russian Invasion is not as successful as planned, then what about American's 3rd week entering Baghdad, Iraq mean? More failure than failure?