bickster Posted February 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 23, 2022 53 minutes ago, Genie said: Boris was hinting at it being a collective decision between allies to start soft and then ramp it up as a unit. The Germans cancel a gas pipeline and we… yeah Boris said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Awol Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, bickster said: The Germans cancel a gas pipeline and we… yeah Boris said. NS2 was a weapon to isolate and coerce Ukraine, that's why the entirety of Central and Eastern Europe (expect maybe Hungary) begged Berlin not to build it in the first place. Once Putin decided to deal with Ukraine by invading it NS2 became irrelevant - it's never even been certified to carry gas. I do think London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt and maybe Singapore and Tokyo will act together to make sure they freeze as much of Putin's money in one go as they can. If the Russians go in tonight/tomorrow I'd expect those sanctions to land on Friday. If Putin actually cares then he might go in Friday night to give himself some time over the weekend while the markets and banks etc are shut down. The UK is doing more to support Ukraine than any other state except the US and that's set to continue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) When Putin invaded Crimea there was a build up a few days ahead and then it was a Thursday for the full invasion, if my math is right....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_the_Crimean_Parliament→ February 27, 2014 was a Thursday Edited February 23, 2022 by ciggiesnbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sid4ever Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, Genie said: Ben’s never knocked on my door, thankfully. If he does do constituency walks in the future I will make sure I am dressed as the Lone Ranger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sid4ever said: Ben’s never knocked on my door, thankfully. If he does do constituency walks in the future I will make sure I am dressed as the Lone Ranger. We should get him on the front line and lead the charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Genie said: People: "Well, at least Ben Wallace is demonstrating through his mature, dignified response to this crisis that at least someone in the Tory party isn't a complete lunatic" Ben Wallace, knocking back his pint of meths and punching a hole through the patio doors: "Those c**** said what? I'll show them..." 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Closing airports means the Ukrainian military are activating their air-defence systems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted February 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2022 It appears that this could all be kicking off tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2022 Not to worry. We can freeze the UK assets of couple more rich Russians. That'll show 'em. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Can I advise that if any VT’ers are also Russian billionaires, they get a quick donation in to the Tory Party tonight sharpish, to avoid any unpleasant sanctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Ben Wallace has affinity to an army that once won over a hundred years ago - at Villa he's one of the glory supporters. Putin is old, mentally wrong, and we have Boris Johnson in charge, this is going south and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 24, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: Can I advise that if any VT’ers are also Russian billionaires, they get a quick donation in to the Tory Party tonight sharpish, to avoid any unpleasant sanctions. Nah. Malta and Cyprus, much bigger market, better rate of return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 GOP types tripping all over themselves to big up Putin. I wish Ronnie Reagan was alive to see this disgusting spectacle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 8 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Excuse my ignorance but didn’t all of this happen with Crimea and then eventually the media got bored and found something else to talk about ? You're right with regards to western lack of action, but it's worth noting the slight difference was that Crimea (with many of its strategic military positions) was on a lease to the Russians and was predominated by Russians. That made it 'easier' for Russia to annex after a referendum. Bit like what we caould have done with Hing Kong I guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Putin just declared war. You guys wanna form a VT platoon and muster in Kyiv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Explosions in Kyiv, holy shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Cruise missiles, Jesus Christ. Edited February 24, 2022 by maqroll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted February 24, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, maqroll said: Cruise missiles, Jesus Christ. What is this guys deal. He needs to be slapped back down just like Adolph needed to be in '39 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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