Interesting piece on radio 4 at lunchtime. They were saying that Putin's support has risen 12 per cent. The propaganda there has been very successful. It's only younger urban people who use the internet that understand what's really happening.
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The difference this time being that they have to compete under the paralympic flag and they won't be in the medals table - so it's pointless competing anyway. I think the argument is that they should be banned completely for Putin's behaviour, that's certainly my view. I mean, they should have been banned a long time ago but that's a debate for another day!
That is Russia, my congratulations.
This moment caught on camera
This moment caught on camera
It’s not that simple and more time to prepare wouldn’t make much difference. This has been brewing for a long time. Putin is unhinged, he has invaded Ukraine because he has a twisted perspective of history and essentially wants Russia to be a bigger influence in Europe again, to recreate the empire with him as Tsar. Yielding anything now won’t make him stop. He has no regard for international law or order, or human rights, he’s made that quite clear.
It’s important to remember that he made several demands of NATO before Christmas. In addition to not allowing Ukraine to enter NATO, he wanted NATO to make changes to European defence/security arrangements to suit Russia.
I quite like the articles I’ve read from the following site, there’s a Q&A with Fiona Hill at the bottom of the page too.
What Does Putin Really Want?
After his shocking invasion, the world wonders how far Russia’s autocratic leader is really willing to push. Experts on Russia from around the globe offer a look at what we can expect next.
www.politico.com
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Unfortunately there are developing countries who have long memories about the exploitation from the west and Europe. I know it's the governments of those countries making the decisions to support Russia or remain neutral, but again their comeback is look what the west did to Africa and Asia back in the day. China have stamped their mark in Africa, and China side mostly with Russia, so it becomes complicated.
According to a friend who wears a uniform, the drones are being operated out of Poland. Hoping they have enough kit to make a difference. Very very brave of Poland to allow this.
Channel 4 has picked up the rights for his TV show and will show episode 1 this Sunday along with a documentary. I know it's on YouTube but it's a bit patchy with the subtitles. I'll wait untill they're all on channel 4s demand thing.
THIS SUNDAY: Channel 4 to broadcast satirical Ukrainian series, Servant of The People and current affairs special, Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin
THIS SUNDAY: Channel 4 to broadcast satirical Ukrainian series, Servant of The People and current affairs special, Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin
THIS SUNDAY: Channel 4 to broadcast satirical Ukrainian series, Servant of The People and current affairs special, Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin | Channel 4
Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin will broadcast on Channel 4 on Sunday 6th March at 6.45pm, followed by Servant of The People at 10:35pm (and then series 1 and 2 of Servant of the People will be available in full on All 4 at a later date)
www.channel4.com
I heard someone on the radio say the same. Apparently the sanctions there haven’t really worked in the way we would hope, and they are only emboldening public more towards Putin and thinking the west is bad for doing this to them. He said that the frustrations around the sanctions are being directed towards us and not Putin, because at the end of the day it’s the west who are applying the sanctions and not Putin.
I read that he was expelled then re admitted so not sure on his current status within the party - but there are members of the Labour Party who listen and are part of this Labour Left Alliance. Who’s many nut jobs in that party
Could it be that the MPs all benefitted greatly from the blood money?
Have we still only sanctioned 3 oligarchs that were already sanctioned? What about the rest who are having a fire sale on their assets?
Could it be that the MPs all benefitted greatly from the blood money?
That can't be a surprise to the west though surely? They were always going to go one of two ways, and if all the public have heard for decades is how evil the west is, this will just prove that point
Oh my god is anyone watching channel 4? This woman blaming NATO and arguing with Matt Frei.
She’s saying (whoever she is) that they [Russia] will leave when they’ve got the job done… mind blowing.
She’s saying (whoever she is) that they [Russia] will leave when they’ve got the job done… mind blowing.
Shame but I don’t think it matters too much whether the Russians lap up his propaganda because it will be the elite who overthrow him and the sanctions are definitely hurting them. He won’t let the proletariat anywhere near him.
My heartThat is Russia, my congratulations.
This moment caught on camera
he looks very tired I hope he's somewhere safeI went to Ukraine in 2012 when they jointly hosted the Euros Football Championship with Poland. We went to Lyiv, Kharkiv and Kyiv to watch matches. We went as guests of a company my husband worked with. We were wined and dined and treated well. We had a happy time, it was wonderful. Such fun.
Today I have seen streets we went to, buildings we saw, places we stood, being shelled and attacked.
I know we have had other conflicts around the world in our lifetime, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, Yugoslav, Cenepa, Aceh, and so on and on and on.
But when you see places you have been being attacked, it is suddenly more personal. I wasn't watching the news at first but today I have done, I should probably stop. It is a lot.
Liked Zelenskyy said today on the UN vote - you have chosen the right side of history.
I hope "we" do enough, and more if needed.
Today I have seen streets we went to, buildings we saw, places we stood, being shelled and attacked.
I know we have had other conflicts around the world in our lifetime, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, Yugoslav, Cenepa, Aceh, and so on and on and on.
But when you see places you have been being attacked, it is suddenly more personal. I wasn't watching the news at first but today I have done, I should probably stop. It is a lot.
Liked Zelenskyy said today on the UN vote - you have chosen the right side of history.
I hope "we" do enough, and more if needed.
Roman Abramovich confirms he will sell Chelsea - with all 'net proceeds' to benefit victims of Ukraine war
The Russian billionaire, who took over in 2003, said he would not ask for the £1.5bn he has loaned the club to be repaid to him.
news.sky.com
He doesn’t clarify which victims of war, but his grandparents were Ukrainian.
He is incredibly brave. I really hope he comes through this.
Good that they finally addressed it, was obvious something had happened. Glad the team out there are safe.
It was somewhat reassuring having the cathedral constantly present in the background, sadly it's not surprising that it's no longer safe.
I don’t think he will be very happy at Holocaust memorials being blown up or a Jewish man being targeted as a NaziRoman Abramovich confirms he will sell Chelsea - with all 'net proceeds' to benefit victims of Ukraine war
The Russian billionaire, who took over in 2003, said he would not ask for the £1.5bn he has loaned the club to be repaid to him.
He doesn’t clarify which victims of war, but his grandparents were Ukrainian.
Just been reading this on Twitter, p.s thanks for all the great info on here, I have learned so much!!!
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