Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Elegiac]

Oof.

I knew he was a bit of a dick, but that's just awful.

The irony is that being a contrarian asshole on Twitter is itself a fad.

[YUPPIE]

I just watched CNN's broadcast of the war crimes today and holy shit, the reporter echoed exactly what I said:

"The world is helpless as it watches Russia's onslaught, unable to do anything."

[PhaelixWW]

I just watched CNN's broadcast of the war crimes today and holy shit, the reporter echoed exactly what I said:

"The world is helpless as it watches Russia's onslaught, unable to do anything."

Did the CNN reporter say that nukes were going to be used at some point in this war? Did they say that Putin was on his deathbed and had nothing to lose, so he was threatening everyone with nuclear winter? Did they say that Russia was going to conquer Europe and that nothing could stop him because he had nukes?

Then no, the reporter didn't echo exactly what you said.

That shit's all in your head, and you can't seem to tell the difference.

[YUPPIE]

Did the CNN reporter say that nukes were going to be used at some point in this war

I infer her saying "helpless" and "unable to do anything" because of nukes without openly saying it.

[postman1782]

I infer her saying "helpless" and "unable to do anything" because of nukes without openly saying it.

That is 2000 years of olympics and stretch armstrong levels of stretching. What the fuck are you talking about?

[Bluespiderman57]

Satellite images provide new details on mass grave in Bucha

So this is horrible.

Satellite imagery released Sunday provided new information about a mass grave in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, which has become a global focus due to shocking images of civilian deaths.

The images from Maxar Technologies indicated the gravesite was located at the Church of St. Andrew and Pyervozvannoho All Saints in the suburb of the capital Kyiv.

The company said that the first signs of excavation occurred on March 10, about two weeks into the war, while images from March 31 showed an approximately 45-foot long trench near the church.

Maxar Technologies also cited social media footage showing dozens of dead civilians being buried in mass the grave.

Bucha was the site of five weeks of firefights between Russian and Ukrainian forces before Moscow withdrew troops from the town as part what it says is a shift away from Kyiv.

The gruesome images and reports coming out of Bucha has sparked calls for harsher action against Russia for alleged war crimes.

“The Ukrainian city of Bucha was in the hands of [Russian] animals for several weeks. Local civilians were being executed arbitrarily, some with hands tied behind their backs, their bodies scattered in the streets of the city,” Ukraine’s defense ministry said in a statement.

Other satellite imagery from earlier this month showed the vast damage that Ukrainian cities have endured as a result of the attacks.

“Extensive damage is noted to the civilian infrastructure in and around the city, including residential homes, high-rise apartment buildings, grocery stores and shopping centers,” Maxar said in a statement about the city of Mariupol, which has endured heavy damages amid the invasion.

The satellite imagery has also been used to show developments like troop tents and military vehicles as well as a Russian military convoy outside Kyiv earlier in the attacks.

[PhaelixWW]

I infer her saying "helpless" and "unable to do anything" because of nukes without openly saying it.

Those are literally not the same things at all.

In fact, they're pretty much the opposite.

[YUPPIE]

Those are literally not the same things at all.

In fact, they're pretty much the opposite.

I don't know why you are so against the notion or idea that if Russia were not armed with nuclear weapons, they would not exist for what they've done in Ukraine by virtue of the unstoppable Western war machine that would rain down upon them.

That is Russia's only deterrent. That is why they are allowed to do this right now. You know those fairly tame weapons being supplied to Ukraine holding off the invaders? Imagine Russia facing the full might of the *suppliers* with their bandit army instead. Boosh.

[PhaelixWW]

I don't know why you are so against the notion or idea that if Russia were not armed with nuclear weapons, they would not exist for what they've done in Ukraine by virtue of the unstoppable Western war machine that would rain down upon them.

Because it's a fucking delusion. It's fantasy. The very idea is ludicrous. For a litany of reasons.

That is Russia's only deterrent. That is why they are allowed to do this right now. You know those fairly tame weapons being supplied to Ukraine holding off the invaders? Imagine Russia facing the full might of the *suppliers* with their bandit army instead. Boosh.

You're so out of touch with reality that it's scary.

Get help, please.

[Zinstorm]

I infer her saying "helpless" and "unable to do anything" because of nukes without openly saying it.

.....wow I'm impressed at how far you will go to push your narrative. I can see why 90% of the posters hate your posts.

Honest question: do you ever take a step back and think deeply about your current perspective (and more importantly... why almost no one here seems to share nearly any of it)?

[YUPPIE]

do you ever take a step back and think deeply about your current perspective (and more importantly... why almost no one here seems to share nearly any of it)?

1) the internet is full of cruel and calluous people (captain obvious). Short of them actually coming to your house, where it's going to be a hell of a different story, you learn to express yourself regardless after decades of dealing with it. This is a free country, after all. I don't care if people hate me or my narrative, I have my opinions that I can voice. I don't even trample over other people's opinions anyways.

2. On the surface, especially when horrible happenings like this occur in the world, people will at least feign optimism. They simply do not want to hear of topics like nuclear warfare or WW3 because that is the worst case scenario dilemma. Me, though? I am not an optimistic person. I don't know if you call it being a realist or pessimist, but I will always gaze upon the world in terms of expecting the worst to come. It's not appealing or comfortable, but I know the evils of humanity. I've seen it firsthand and read all about it all my life.

And Putin and his army is demonstrating to be the incarnation of evil.

[snebb]

Can everyone learn to just fucking ignore Yuppie if mods aren't gonna do anything about him. Just fills the thread with useless, unnecessary bullshit.

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Nothing quite says 'going as planned' like desecrating the dead.
In before fog of war, Ukrainian's did it.

[Evil Midnight Bomber]

I infer her saying "helpless" and "unable to do anything" because of nukes without openly saying it.

"Unable to do anything" in itself is already not true... considering all the military aid that's already been provided...plus all the plans for more aid. One of the reasons that Ukraine has held out for so long is because of all that aid. Like, if NATO were truly "helpless" and "unable" that aid would not be there at all.

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1) the internet is full of cruel and calluous people

You would know. You are one of them.

[Corvus]

In light of Bucha, the German defence minister has said that Europe should consider a ban on gas imports from Russia.

Not holding my breathe that it will actually happen but Germany should be a lot more outspoken about a fascist regime committing genocide given their history.

[Kaleredar]

In light of Bucha, the German defence minister has said that Europe should consider a ban on gas imports from Russia.

Not holding my breathe that it will actually happen but Germany should be a lot more outspoken about a fascist regime committing genocide given their history.

I mean, this is basically the only realistic stranglehold Russia has left on the majority of the rest of the world cutting ties with it.

I will profess a lack of in-depth knowledge of EU power infrastructure, but I get the impression that they are heavily reliant upon Russia for fulfilling their energy needs, particularly in winter.

Well, we entered Spring but two weeks ago, so this is about the longest it's going to be before the next winter sets in. Europe has been rapidly shifting its energy goals in reducing reliance upon Russia forwards, and perhaps they should start adapting to "no more Russian fuel imports, period" as a realistic end-goal, instead of "just less Russian fuel imports."


The unfortunate fact of the matter is that Russia isn't going to be "shamed" into dialing back their atrocities by any country's rebuking, no matter how outspoken they might be. If Shalcker weren't on his forum-mandated vacation I'm sure he'd be in here spewing nonsense about how it either didn't happen, how it's all Ukrainian conspiracies, and/or throwing in whataboutisms about atrocities the US may or may not have committed in any random smattering of places with dates ranging as far back as the 1800s. Easo is in here claiming "fog of war, you can't possibly know it's that bad!" and most of the other Russian shills have gone quiet.

The only thing that Russia will understand is being impacted directly. Monetarily. It might not take effect immediately, and the Russians might shrug and pretend it isn't happening while continuing on their rape and murder sprees. But it's the only thing that will have effect. Actions are needed, not words, no matter how pointed those words might be. The Russians will just say "man are those other countries yelling angry words at us. Might as well drown them out by blowing up this hospital"

[Breccia]

Not holding my breathe that it will actually happen

Maybe not. But don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Even a reduction in sales is money Russia can't afford to lose.

[Jastall]

In light of Bucha, the German defence minister has said that Europe should consider a ban on gas imports from Russia.

Not holding my breathe that it will actually happen but Germany should be a lot more outspoken about a fascist regime committing genocide given their history.

In the short term that's not realistic. Europe can't entirely replace Russian resources for its energy needs and while I don't really doubt its population's solidarity RE Ukraine, it's definitely not strong enough to swallow the ballooning gas/electricity prices, if not shortages, that would happen in case of an outright ban.

Medium-term, absolutely, Europe needs to decouple itself. But let us not pretend it's a realistic outcome anytime soon.

As for Yuppie, guys, just ignore him if the moderation can't be bothered. He's very obviously not a poster to be taken seriously at all and responding is merely feeding either his trolling or ignorance.

[Corvus]

I mean, this is basically the only realistic stranglehold Russia has left on the majority of the rest of the world cutting ties with it.

I will profess a lack of in-depth knowledge of EU power infrastructure, but I get the impression that they are heavily reliant upon Russia for fulfilling their energy needs, particularly in winter.

Russia supplies 40% of Europe's gas. Some countries are more reliant than others. Lithuania has announced a total ban on Russian gas, the first EU country to do so, so well done to them.

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Fuck you Russia. Now they are saying that they were 'provoked by Ukrainian radicals in Bucha.'

[PhaelixWW]

Fuck you Russia. Now they are saying that they were 'provoked by Ukrainian radicals in Bucha.'

I see Russia has moved straight from the first step to the last step, here.

[cubby]

Let’s ask @cubby, he’s a pretty big Musk fan.

Of his accomplishments, most specifically with SpaceX. Not really the rest of him, lol.

This thing with Putin/Ukraine - just more of his need for attention. Just more of him being his own personal asshole.