Anton_Berg
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All the people who moved out of London recently will be looking to emigrate.
Bang on...plus China do a LOT of trade with the west. With no one to buy their goods and services, you can't remain insular forever!This is probably the truth. It’s more bullying rhetoric in the lead up to sanctions biting Russians and difficult economic times for citizens of countries opposing Russia.
Russia has stated it would only use nuclear weapons in the event of an “existential threat” such as receiving a nuclear strike or a full scale invasion. Not economic warfare, cyber attacks or proxy wars. Tactical battlefield nuclear weapons are a different ballgame, but we know where Russias are and any signs of them being readied and moved towards Ukraine (or elsewhere) would be leaked all over the media - if Russia was to go down this path they’d lose a lot of support from neutrals and allies, including China.
This is probably the truth. It’s more bullying rhetoric in the lead up to sanctions biting Russians and difficult economic times for citizens of countries opposing Russia.
Russia has stated it would only use nuclear weapons in the event of an “existential threat” such as receiving a nuclear strike or a full scale invasion. Not economic warfare, cyber attacks or proxy wars. Tactical battlefield nuclear weapons are a different ballgame, but we know where Russias are and any signs of them being readied and moved towards Ukraine (or elsewhere) would be leaked all over the media - if Russia was to go down this path they’d lose a lot of support from neutrals and allies, including China.
You're very kind. Thanks! (I should add I am ex military and used to work in a nuclear bunker for 10 years lol)
I mostly agree.
However I was listening to an analyst recently who was saying that there is no such thing as a tactical battlefield nuclear weapon in reality. Russia will not use any nuclear weapons. Everyone in the Kremlin knows that the response would be severe and immediate for all of them, even if not nuclear in response. They have been shocked at the response as it is. They would remove Putin themselves.
Slightly more chance of chemical weapons being deployed, given they have supported such use in the Middle East and on various individuals like Navalny and Skripal, but that too would be met with a huge response. They might not have large stocks anyway.
I think the problem is you can't reason with Putin. His utter belief is that this is the will of the Russian people when in reality, they are given such a scured view of the reality of whats happening.You’re welcome! I was a resident of Moscow until shortly after the invasion so had a bit of insight from the everyday Russian side in the early stages
You seem to be blaming the wrong sideLithuania trade blockade and Germany firing up coal power stations again.
Tells you all as to where we are headed.
What does this mean please - крыша structure.
Googled it but none the wiser.
How have you come to that conclusion?You seem to be blaming the wrong side
What does this mean please - крыша structure.
Googled it but none the wiser.
So you're blaming Lithuania and Germany for sanctioning Russia? WeirdHow have you come to that conclusion?
The Lithuania situation is a very dangerous one, Russia have brought it on themselves. They might retaliate in which case NATO has no choice but to get involved.
Germany firing up the coal power stations will give Greta a coronary.
They might. But it is very unlikely that it would be a military response for a few reasons. Firstly they are already heavily involved in a shooting war in Ukraine which isn't exactly proving to be a walk in the park. Secondly, aside from the stuff that they polish and parade through Red Square for on May day etc. they probably haven't much left to commit. That would leave a response like a missile strike, which given it would be on a NATO member would provoke an immediate and overwhelming response. So you can probably forget a military response.They might retaliate in which case NATO has no choice but to get involved.
No.So you're blaming Lithuania and Germany for sanctioning Russia? Weird
So, you ARE blaming those two countries. Interesting takeNo.
I'm saying what's going on in Lithuania and Germany has the potential to escalate things.
Only you could take it that way STSo, you ARE blaming those two countries. Interesting take
To be fair I live about a mile from Portsmouth naval base. I served in said base for 23 years. I'd say its the premium port (sorry Plymouth/Guzz) as we have carriers.I'd take bankruptcy over nuclear annihilation like!
Backed into a corner, options failing....what next?