April 13, 20233 yr https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/vladimir-putin-may-at-last-be-glimpsing-victory/ Worrying article.
April 13, 20233 yr 53 minutes ago, gonzo said: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/vladimir-putin-may-at-last-be-glimpsing-victory/ Worrying article. That's what the Russians want you to think...
April 13, 20233 yr There’s been very little fanfare from the Ukranians the last couple of months. Theyve generally been bullish. Could mean nothing, but makes me wonder if the Russians are stating to get the upper hand. They have the numbers. Bizarrely, it might not be the worst case - there may be a truce/ceasefire. Suppose these spring offensives they keep talking about will be decisive.
April 13, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, gonzo said: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/vladimir-putin-may-at-last-be-glimpsing-victory/ Worrying article. Had a brief look at the other opinion pieces he's published. He was predicting Putin's downfall a month ago... Would take everything he writes with a pinch of salt.
April 13, 20233 yr Russia should be doing much better by now. They aren't making much progress at all. Putin has already lost this war, it is now a matter of how long it continues and how any poor souls lose their lives.
April 14, 20233 yr 11 hours ago, Spider said: There’s been very little fanfare from the Ukranians the last couple of months. Theyve generally been bullish. Could mean nothing, but makes me wonder if the Russians are stating to get the upper hand. They have the numbers. Bizarrely, it might not be the worst case - there may be a truce/ceasefire. Suppose these spring offensives they keep talking about will be decisive. For some time befoee the winter, there were fewer reports and stories from the front line. I think it was deliberate, for security reasons. Over recent months, mant Ukrainians have been here being trained, and no doubt elsewhere too. Once the promised tanks start arriving and the weather improves, things will become a bit clearer.
April 14, 20233 yr 8 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: For some time befoee the winter, there were fewer reports and stories from the front line. I think it was deliberate, for security reasons. Over recent months, mant Ukrainians have been here being trained, and no doubt elsewhere too. Once the promised tanks start arriving and the weather improves, things will become a bit clearer. It’s hard to know what to beleive unfortunately these days. Russia just have way more soldiers. Shit ones, granted, but their mentality is still one of dogged determination and they don’t give a shit how many die. Ukraine really need good weapons, but the west won’t have endless amounts to give.
April 14, 20233 yr I'm not so sure some of these Russians are so dogged. Reports of death squads shooting their own if they retreat. Also reports of major drinking culture and non-typical behaviour of professional soldiers. I reckon they are demoralised but have had the benefit of fortifying their positions over winter, which will make advances tough for Ukraine.
April 17, 20233 yr Well, ive found one A tory mp i think i could vote for No doubt she will have done something shit, but leave me in my ignorance https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Kearns Was on with marr earlier, talking about this chap https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/04/17/uk-demands-release-of-british-russian-opposition-leader-jailed-in-moscow/ His wife while thanking the uk govt for its words, wanted the russkie scum sanctioned Kearns was equally damning
April 18, 20233 yr There is virtually no "sanctioning" of Russian nuclear material (fuel). A few European countries want to introduce one- particularly Germany, but the French and Hungarians say "non". One of the drawbacks of sanctions- if they don't adversely affect all those applying them equally, then there is a problem.
April 18, 20233 yr On 13/04/2023 at 20:52, gonzo said: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/04/13/vladimir-putin-may-at-last-be-glimpsing-victory/ Worrying article. Do you do the comments on the BEN twitter😂
April 18, 20233 yr 5 hours ago, tomski said: Do you do the comments on the BEN twitter😂 Dont do many rules in life old boy, but not reading the comments section of anything related to the Bolton Evening News is one of them. Not drinking sambucca is a close second.
April 18, 20233 yr 43 minutes ago, gonzo said: Dont do many rules in life old boy, but not reading the comments section of anything related to the Bolton Evening News is one of them. Not drinking sambucca is a close second. or wearing long trousers
April 18, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, gonzo said: Dont do many rules in life old boy, but not reading the comments section of anything related to the Bolton Evening News is one of them. Not drinking sambucca is a close second. Haha nor me. It’s the person who runs the admin I think they can only type the following: worrying Shocking Awful great
April 19, 20233 yr 12 hours ago, Traf said: or wearing long trousers Indeed. Kecks are for benders or southern ponces. 11 hours ago, tomski said: Haha nor me. It’s the person who runs the admin I think they can only type the following: worrying Shocking Awful great Uvavoo
April 19, 20233 yr 49 minutes ago, gonzo said: Indeed. Kecks are for benders or southern ponces. Uvavoo Eranu
April 21, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, gonzo said: Worrying. Plays into Putin’s hands this. Does this mean NATO is obliged to send troops to defend a brother nation? Thats basically declaring war. Id rather we didn’t
April 21, 20233 yr 50 minutes ago, Spider said: Ukraine is being allowed to join NATO Putin will be thrilled Only in principle It'll be a long time before they become members, if they ever do
April 21, 20233 yr 2 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: Only in principle It'll be a long time before they become members, if they ever do Ok not sure how it all works. But as an announcement I’m sure it’s aimed squarely at Putin. Dont mind us going being flat track bullies taking on blokes in dresses driving Toyota pick ups, bit less keen to see us going uk against the Russians
April 21, 20233 yr A state cannot join nato whilst it's at war. Perhaps a more complex set of rules in reality, but they won't be joining any time soon.
April 21, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: A state cannot join nato whilst it's at war. Perhaps a more complex set of rules in reality, but they won't be joining any time soon. Exactly, I would say at least a decade post war at the earliest.
April 21, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, Winchester White said: Exactly, I would say at least a decade post war at the earliest. May well be. Probably a lot sooner than it would have been, had Putin not invaded. A seruously bad judgement call.
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