The Brink of War?

[Dodger]

It is funny how some brains are washed. Russia made no invasion to other countries for centuries

I can't speak for anyone else, but where I was raised in the Midwest of the United States, it was common knowledge that the British held the record when it comes to this. Those conquering maniacs must have invaded over 90% of the countries on the planet during some period in history, where honestly Russia never even entered the conversation when discussing these things. I just pictured Russia as being cold as hell...with robust men who liked chugging vodka...and some dam good hockey players.

[goji]

Russia invaded no other countries for centuries ?
I presume this is only because a lot of the invasions were by the Soviet Union, not Russia.

Those would include:
Afghanistan ?
Poland in 1939. For a while, there was a pact where Germany had the west of Poland and the Soviets had the eastern part. Which they kept after the war.

[Andy]

I guess what is happening now is called "Casus belli"?

[cdnmatt]

Besides, what's all this "Russia doesn't invade" nonsense about? Why do you think RUssia is the biggest country in the entire world? Cause they loved invading!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBlZlmXyR5M

[latintopxxx]

i wonder how many on this board, especially those asking for evidence such as corpses in body bags have actually been to war or experiended uprisngs and conflict.....or is it as if it was all "as on TV"

[Moses]

Well, enjoy life without the SWIFT banking network. That should do well for the citizens of Russia.

SWIFT already announced what no foreign government that has power to order to switch off their service. They do it for Iraq only by decision of General Assembly UN. Watch their website - press news.

[latintopxxx]

...and now I see the clever fox has not invaded the Ukraine but recognised the breakaway Russian majority regions......semantics...lots of wriggle room left for the west to NOT get involved...

[StevieWonders]

I was very impressed by the televised broadcast of Putin and his National Security Council. It gave me great hope for what I believe is the most desirable future for Russia

[StevieWonders]

i wonder how many on this board, especially those asking for evidence such as corpses in body bags have actually been to war or experiended uprisngs and conflict.....or is it as if it was all "as on TV"

In case you missed it, latin, the British Royal Family is in favour of a war in Ukraine to distract from the scandal around Prince Andrew https://www.businessinsider.com.au/r...22-2?r=US&IR=T and now that crafty woman The Queen has contracted COVID so as to attract sympathy

[cdnmatt]

And Russia's "peace keeping" mission in Eastern Ukraine has begun:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US1BXoCo7Jg

So far the West's response is basically, "ok, but you better not do a full fledged invasion, or else".