War in Ukraine

FIFA will not let Russia play their World Cup qualifier. This is a big deal and probably will undoubtedly go over poorly in Russia.
I think this weekend Russian public opinion on the war moved from "Eh, I'm not sure this is the best idea" to "What the hell Vladimir - get us out of there."

Their financial system is, in large part, shut off from the rest of the world at the moment.
 
I thought they were going to let them play just not as "Russia".
They were going to do the same IOC ********, but it looks like they changed course. Presumably because Poland refused to play Russia and FIFA had to decide between rewarding Russia and punishing them.
 
They were going to do the same IOC ********, but it looks like they changed course. Presumably because Poland refused to play Russia and FIFA had to decide between rewarding Russia and punishing them.

Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things but good for FIFA.
 
“Disinformation and utter hoaxes are now being aggressively spread as well. Both Rep. Kinzinger and Rep. Swalwell ratified and spread the story of the so-called "Ghost of Kyiv,” a Ukrainian fighter pilot said to have single-handedly shot down six Russian planes. Tales and memes commemorating his heroism viralized on social media, ultimately ratified by these members of Congress and other prominent voices. The problem? It is a complete hoax and scam, concocted through a combination of deep fake videos based on images from a popular video game. Yet to date, few who have spread this fraud have retracted it, while censorship-happy Big Tech corporations have permitted most of these fraudulent posts to remain without a disinformation label on it.”

War Propaganda About Ukraine Becoming More Militaristic, Authoritarian, and Reckless
It’s already been posted that it’s not real. It’s formed into a collective group for the brave fighter pilots still going at it. People need a hero.
 
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Walter Lekh has a twitter group discussing the war with live updates and people on the ground in Ukraine. I don't know how to link a site from twitter. Maybe someone here can find it and post a link. Great information and timely.
 
Do realize how much ad revenue Freak would lose if we didn't talk in circles and rehash rehashed rehash? You get used to it after a while.
I just figured it out - Freak is behind this war. Needs content outside of football season and basketball season will be over with in a few weeks as well.
 
Finland to deliver weapons to Ukraine
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2500 assault rifles, 150 000 ammunition for those, 1500 anti-tank rockets, 70 000 mre rations will be sent to Ukraine.
 
I’m hoping someone in Russia can sprinkle a nice dose of polonium in Putin’s drink.
Now would be an opportune time for a coup, should anyone in Russia be so emboldened as to try. Putin is looking weak; I'd guess Russians are questioning his choices. Add his threat to unleash nuclear Armageddon and I could easily see there being support for change.
 
CNN reports from the grisly aftermath of a fierce fight between Russian and Ukrainian forces

Unexploded grenades, smoking vehicles and dead bodies litter a scorched bridge near Kyiv after a Russian attack was repelled by Ukrainian forces.

CNN’s Matthew Chance walked through the aftermath of the scene on Monday, where charred debris litters the ground and the remains of Russian soldiers lay abandoned on the tarmac.

Heavy-duty military vehicles were reduced to rubble in the fighting, with Western anti-tank missiles assisting in the Ukrainians' defence, Chance said.

The Russian column has been absolutely hammered," he said.

“Ukrainian officials and Ukrainian soldiers who I’ve been speaking to over the last couple of hours are absolutely enthused by this victory," Chance said.

It’s not just here. We’ve seen instances all over the country where Ukrainians have really pushed back against the Russians, and it’s really made them feel that they can win this war."

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I don't think the Russians fully comprehend(ed) the reality that one Ukrainian soldier armed with one Javelin or NLAW can literally hide from them, shoot and run off. FROM UP TO A MILE AWAY. Likely before they ever even see the dude.

And BOOOOM their armored vehicle/tank/whatever and everyone in it is dead.

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Can’t like this enough
 

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