Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Azadina]

Yeah, normal russians cant do shit against Putin, and the WoW playerbase is an even smaller part of that.

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They do indeed make a ton of money of Russian players playing WoW.

The population can start demanding change once they lose access to most luxuries coming from the west. As for them not being able to do anything (not even demand change somehow), Remind me would you; what was the oligarchs name who shot JFK?

[Devonitar]

Apparently, Putin is technologically illiterate. I doubt he can even turn a PC on, much less play a game.

[MCMLXXXII]

Apparently, Putin is technologically illiterate. I doubt he can even turn a PC on, much less play a game.

The guy has 6 phones at his desk!


Hello dis is Kremlin, you speaking with Vlad, how can I be of service?
You want housekeeping? One second, I'll put you through...

[Easo]

Poland again denied use of their MiG's and airfields. USA's announcement is hot air pushing, imho.

Apparently, Putin is technologically illiterate. I doubt he can even turn a PC on, much less play a game.

And... from where did you get this revelation?

[Devonitar]

And... from where did you get this revelation?

Some biography or interview I recall, hence the "apparently". My personal doubt remains, because I can't stand the turd.

[JohnBrown1917]

The population can start demanding change once they lose access to most luxuries coming from the west. As for them not being able to do anything (not even demand change somehow), Remind me would you; what was the oligarchs name who shot JFK?

Yea, demanding change really works, we saw that with the protestors.
The elite is really not going to give a fuck about WoW.

[Draco-Onis]

War crimes? Tell me, are Ukrainian tanks in Odessa's streets hiding between buildings a war crime? Yes/No.
I already saw some quite high ranking people talking about warcrimes because cluster ammunition is banned. Except it is not banned in both Russia and Ukraine, because they never signed that treaty.
I want only two things, nothing more, nothing less - war ending and people taking a realistic, not onesided look. Once more, "Russian tank crushing civilian car" bullshit is something I want gone, not reposted on every headline.

Purposely targeting and killing civilians is a war crime so why are you sticking with the cluster ammunition ban weeds instead of the straight facts? I am going back to your logic that any target is fair game because people might "gather" there.

[Fencers]

It doesn't take much to beat that though. Like fishing from a bowl.

He may be on the right side, but this is still top-tier work. The microphone gimmick? Social media god.

[Kathranis]

You can complain about the effectiveness of sanctions in applying political pressure all you want, but they're gonna happen regardless. It's like complaining about getting stung after fucking a hornet's nest.

[snebb]

Poland again denied use of their MiG's and airfields.

Source on this?
The airfields were always going to be out of the question as Russia would see it as an act of war from NATO. I can't find anything of Poland completely denying transfer of a fleet?

[Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang]

Poland again denied use of their MiG's and airfields. USA's announcement is hot air pushing, imho.



And... from where did you get this revelation?

I find it quite natural that the Poles would want immediate replacements for their aircrafts... its not in the current circumstances that they'd want their air force's capabilities diminished...

[Easo]

Purposely targeting and killing civilians is a war crime so why are you sticking with the cluster ammunition ban weeds instead of the straight facts? I am going back to your logic that any target is fair game because people might "gather" there.

Great, so you ignored my question, took the example out of context and started talking about purposefully targeting civilians.
No "mights", take a look what those regional defense units are posting and from where. Maybe start following the war closer a bit.

Some biography or interview I recall, hence the "apparently". My personal doubt remains, because I can't stand the turd.

So... nothing? I can't stand him as well, but I am not claiming something about him. I find it hard to believe that ex-KGB agent would be incapable of at least basic level of knowledge. Maybe you can remember that source?

Source on this?
The airfields were always going to be out of the question as Russia would see it as an act of war from NATO. I can't find anything of Poland completely denying transfer of a fleet?

https://twitter.com/PremierRP_en/sta...%7Ctwcon%5Es1_

Good example of media hype and interpretation issues.

I find it quite natural that the Poles would want immediate replacements for their aircrafts... its not in the current circumstances that they'd want their air force's capabilities diminished...

More like it's a risk of direct escalation with Russia.

[PC2]

The population can start demanding change once they lose access to most luxuries coming from the west. As for them not being able to do anything (not even demand change somehow), Remind me would you; what was the oligarchs name who shot JFK?

"Demanding change" makes it sound like this is primarily a leadership problem though. Which I don't buy that, I think the main problem is that most Russians don't even agree that Russia should truly become a liberal democracy and an open society. That's the real problem, not Putin.

[Draco-Onis]

Great, so you ignored my question, took the example out of context and started talking about purposefully targeting civilians.
No "mights", take a look what those regional defense units are posting and from where. Maybe start following the war closer a bit.

So you think every instance of targeting civilians the Russians did it for "good" reason? The reason I switched from might it's because they are clearly more aggressive and careless than when this started. The overall situation is also pretty clear they are invading a country under a bogus excuse while jailing thousands of their own people for speaking out so giving them the benefit of the doubt seems rather insane.

[snebb]

https://twitter.com/PremierRP_en/sta...%7Ctwcon%5Es1_

Good example of media hype and interpretation issues.

They are referencing a quote from 27th which I cba to trace back, but if I remember correctly around that time there were false claims it was a 'done deal'. Doesn't mean it's completely ruled out at this moment.
Interpretation issues indeed.

[Breccia]

Good example of media hype and interpretation issues.

Sounds like you should be talking to NEXTA, who used a quote from 2/27. I don't see any real coverage in the states of this. And nobody here mentioned it.

[Easo]

So you think every instance of targeting civilians the Russians did it for "good" reason? The reason I switched from might it's because they are clearly more aggressive and careless than when this started. The overall situation is also pretty clear they are invading a country under a bogus excuse while jailing thousands of their own people for speaking out so giving them the benefit of the doubt seems rather insane.

Now you are going on about "every" case... Of course they are more agressive, it was predicted after the repeat of Crimea 2014 did not happen, gloves are coming off now. It's a wonder Ukraine still has internet (especially internet), TV and electricity.
And no fucking shit, Russians are not the ones to call off airstrike unlike USA if some civilian is possibly too close, "Warnings were given" and all that. Plus general precision weaponry is less widespread, which doesn't help.

They are referencing a quote from 27th which I cba to trace back, but if I remember correctly around that time there were false claims it was a 'done deal'. Doesn't mean it's completely ruled out at this moment.
Interpretation issues indeed.

Scroll up, they are quote Nexta post 18h ago, with the old one embedded. Plus once more for the millionth time - so many unanswered questions, starting with logistics of the whole thing.

[Makabreska]

Now American Express bails on Russia. But THE main story of the day is goddamn TikTok (partially) doing the same!

[Breccia]

Blinken goes on live TV, saying the US is looking at how to give jets to Ukraine directly. The original plan was for Poland to hand over their old, used planes, and for the US to replace them. Not, for example, for Poland to start air strikes.

[Easo]

Blinken goes on live TV, saying the US is looking at how to give jets to Ukraine directly. The original plan was for Poland to hand over their old, used planes, and for the US to replace them. Not, for example, for Poland to start air strikes.

Who ever talked about POLAND doing airstrikes? That's direct war with Russia, no one is insane.
And Poland has twice said that they won't give their MiG's, including today. The risk of escalation with Russia is real.

Now American Express bails on Russia. But THE main story of the day is goddamn TikTok (partially) doing the same!

Immediately TikTok is probably more important, it cuts off another source of information outside of the state channels.