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vegansrock Thu 24-Feb-22 07:14:01

Seems like the measly sanctions haven’t frightened Putin, surprise surprise. What will be our circus of a government here’s response? We need to build bridges with the EU and have a combined response with the US.That would mean a different government here, I fear, as this lot have burnt too many bridges. Can’t wait to see Liz Truss in her fur hat issuing threats.

Chestnut Wed 02-Mar-22 18:06:56

Casdon

New graffiti in Cardiff.

That is what graffiti should be. Beautiful and moving, inspirational and thought-provoking. The usual scribble is just awful.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 18:20:41

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 18:27:20

KyivPost
@KyivPost
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Yanukovych is in Minsk. Kremlin wants to make him the President of #Ukraine. - By Ukrainian Truth

Aveline Wed 02-Mar-22 18:31:40

Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Ukraine has been set up. UK govt matching donations. Very happy to contribute.

maddyone Wed 02-Mar-22 18:38:35

Thank you for that information Aveline. Is money the best donation or do they require other things?

varian Wed 02-Mar-22 18:41:06

DEC is the best way to donate to where there is the most need.

Callistemon21 Wed 02-Mar-22 18:44:45

Charities hold stocks of water and essentials in emergency packs in readiness for crises like these. They need miny.

www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-now-to-protect-children-in-ukraine/?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuaknmspT_3CR4lmxT5N7OFqO5DdwEZqFciW1ipoKGinC2ZLeNDgrAlthoCs9UQAvD_BwE

donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal?c_code=175151&c_source=google&c_name=Ukraine%20Crisis%20Appeal&adg=&c_creative=brand&c_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakqMEEL875FiwiciVMSc0nagxFBkPhoryXlx6Lf3zDI0NdX3wryOUXBoC6AMQAvD_BwE

Callistemon21 Wed 02-Mar-22 18:45:16

Money!
not miny.

maddyone Wed 02-Mar-22 19:07:29

Thank you everyone.

tickingbird Wed 02-Mar-22 19:15:40

I see RT has finally been removed from our airwaves.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 19:17:07

tickingbird

I see RT has finally been removed from our airwaves.

Why are we always behind everyone else?

Still haven’t got the corrupt Russian money sorted or the oligarchs.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 19:20:09

Iuliia Mendel
@IuliiaMendel
Ukraine received armor from Germany - 1,000 units of anti-tank weapons and 500 anti-aircraft "Stringer" missiles.

I think she means “stinger”

varian Wed 02-Mar-22 19:28:09

Watching RT for five minutes or so was enough to convince us how awful the Russian propaganda was.

I don't think banning it now will make much difference to public opinion in the UK.

It might have made a difference if it had been banned in 2016.

Lets not forget that at the time of the fraudulent referendum of 2016, the only three foreign political leaders who backed Brexit were Vladimir Putin, his puppet Donald Trump, and the French fascist leader Marine le Penn.

It has always been a mystery to me that British citizens voting in the fraudulent referendum, were not warned against voting "Leave" if they actually knew the company they were keeping.

mokryna Wed 02-Mar-22 19:28:20

I can only hope this equipment has arrived now, if so we should see things turning for the better, if not there will nothing to be saved.

mokryna Wed 02-Mar-22 19:33:50

Channel 4 7 o clock news I have just seen a shocking interview of a Russian woman minister saying much the same as Putin. It was so violent, I had to forced myself to watch just so I could try to see her views. It was awful.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 19:36:53

Reports saying that they’ve targeted the train station in Kyiv.

It must be teaming with people with their children trying to escape.

varian Wed 02-Mar-22 19:37:09

These people have endured years of brainwashing and it has been effective and very dangerous.

tickingbird Wed 02-Mar-22 19:38:22

Still haven’t got the corrupt Russian money sorted or the oligarchs.

We are so slow with everything. Abramovich is offloading properties in London and Chelsea FC. Many of them have had plenty of warning to get their money out of our reach.

Lovetopaint037 Wed 02-Mar-22 19:42:56

The Russian supply of gas is King. However, sanctions should make some difference in the long run. The real problem is the Russian state controlled media issuing outrageous lies. The public are largely unaware of what is really going on. According to the lies Ukraine forces are bombing their own country and causing the atrocities

MaizieD Wed 02-Mar-22 20:25:43

tickingbird

^Still haven’t got the corrupt Russian money sorted or the oligarchs.^

We are so slow with everything. Abramovich is offloading properties in London and Chelsea FC. Many of them have had plenty of warning to get their money out of our reach.

Abramovich has apparently stated that the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea will be used to set up a trust for Ukraine.

His mother was Ukranian, it seems.

twitter.com/mikegalsworthy/status/1499089556884365320

Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Mar-22 20:40:33

Update on station - children safe.

@OzKaterji
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BREAKING: Reports that a bomb has exploded near Volkzana train station in Kyiv

Oz Katerji
@OzKaterji
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En route to scene

Oz Katerji
@OzKaterji
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Arrived on scene, thankfully there appear to be no casualties despite how many people are still in the station. Impacted area seems

tickingbird Wed 02-Mar-22 21:19:47

Maizie

Abramovich has apparently stated that the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea will be used to set up a trust for Ukraine.

Yes I read this too. Let’s hope it’s sold quickly and he’s true to his word.

I saw Vladimir Klitschko on tv earlier and he looked shell shocked. He said war is terrifying. He’s a former world heavyweight boxer but he has obviously seen some terrible things over the past week. I have no words really. I’m praying the latest round of discussions brings a halt to the violence.

Ro60 Thu 03-Mar-22 02:37:58

My first thought was Net Profit = ?.
Then there's his son to think of - the businessman.I
Sorry to be so cynical

Mamie Thu 03-Mar-22 06:07:20

mokryna I thought Matt Frei did an excellent job in shutting her up. His reporting has been exceptional I think.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 03-Mar-22 07:40:07

Oz Katerji
@OzKaterji
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Good morning, this is Kyiv calling.

There were a few explosions in the night, this morning fresh snow is again covering the ground.

The government is still standing.

We are still here.

We will remain here.

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