I am the same no matter what I do I can not ignore world news because it feels wrong to not know what is going on. I can't switch off but we all deal with distressing news differently.
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I'm worried about Estonia, too. That shares a border with Russia and was previously invaded and occupied by the Soviet Union.
I know we used to have troops in Estonia, but not sure if that's still the case. There are also a lot of Russians living and working in Estonia - more in the east close to the border.
I know we used to have troops in Estonia, but not sure if that's still the case. There are also a lot of Russians living and working in Estonia - more in the east close to the border.
I do wander how much of this he’s had long term planned. They have an insane amount of financial reserves, they can withhold sanctions for a while. They also have there hand in so many pies, people are frightened to speak out. I was just watching the new explaining about how much money they have in UeFA and FIFA.
It says why Russia were so determine to prop up Belarus in the last year, they need them militarily.
"It will be us today but you tomorrow" Haile Selassie 1936
Thank you, I really appreciate it, same to you. I am my own worst enemy with it - doomscrolling, BBC news on in the background, watching the videos etc. I'm always amazed at people who can stay ignorant - perhaps they don't do it accidentally but as an act of self-preservation.
So are the Chinese taking this as an opportunity to intimidate Taiwan? Europe doesn't really know what to do, I fear we're on the back foot.
From what I can tell, we typically use Motherland for Russia in English because we associate it with the female personification of 'Mother Russia'.
However, the literal translation of the Russian word "отчизна" (otchizna) for the concept is "fatherland".
The world is holding its breath right now. Is Putin actually motivated by European domination? Will he continue into Poland?
Will China back Russia and lead us all into WW3.
Its truly terrifying and I feel so sorry for the innocent civilians caught up in this, both Ukraine and Russians.
Will China back Russia and lead us all into WW3.
Its truly terrifying and I feel so sorry for the innocent civilians caught up in this, both Ukraine and Russians.
They fly over Taiwanese airspace from time to time to show provocation but interesting they chose to do it today.
Almost certainly, they've been waiting and there couldn't be a better time (for them) than now to plan for imminent action.
And of course, honest gov we have no intention of invading you. Just like Russia.
For sure its interesting timing.
I was literally doing an online lecture on zoom and NO ONE was talking about it but they all happily bang on about COVID. This seems arguably much more scary than COVID.
Guess that's why Australia is talking about keeping a very open eye on the Indo-Pacific region while supporting the European side. And Aus has the support of Japan, Singapore etc in the region.
USA have a treaty and have to provide them with the means to have self defense the treaty doesn't have to provide boots on the ground but I think even Sleepy Joe would do something if it happened.
Jeez. I remember being at Uni during the 2015 general election - and someone on my competitive course (that required all A's as entrance requirements) said that they didn't know what left or right wing meant. We've got a massive problem with the standard of education in this country on lots of issues - as the quote goes "those that cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it".
(I'll get back on topic now)
I do wonder if Kiev is more of an Anglicised/ European spelling and Kyiv is more like how Ukrainians would say it .
From what I was told by someone I know who is Russian, the alphabet and phonetics don't directly translate into English/ non Russian so she had to choose a simplified spelling to write her name in English and she pronounces it this way to English speakers.
Going a bit off topic , but I find languages fascinating.
We've just been saying the same here. China will surely bail Russia out financially, and surely Putin knew he'd be hit in his pocket which is why he's ignored the threats knowing he'd have back up.
I've an awful feeling that the tip toeing in sanctions by the West is to buy us time in planning before inevitable Military action.
The question is.. is Putin willy waving in his retaliation threats, or does he mean it? I feel we're on a knife edge right now
South Korea as well , Japan has started rearming and spending more on defense. Basically it's China Vs the rest of East Asia.
The people have no safe haven you’d think the government would offer some advice , I saw earlier the roads from the capital are blocked by people trying to escape the shelling
Protests in Amsterdam outside the Palace. For Georgia as well as Ukraine
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