Reminder that Ukrainian citizens protested for many months when their government didn't sign for closer ties with the EU, instead choosing closer ties with Russia. That evolved into a full on popular revolution, and the president and his people were ousted (many committed suicide).

This is when Russia started covertly supporting the separatist movement, and then took Crimea

Also anecdotally growing up I had several Ukrainian friends and they'd be very quick to correct you if you called them Russian LUL but everyone is different with this...

I don't know where you get "more than half" whatever, but it must be a weirdly worded poll or only done in the separatist regions or something. Ukraine has spent all this time trying to get out from under Russia's thumb, they finally succeeded, and now you think they all want to go back?

Definitely one of the stupidest posts I’ve seen on this forum.

From what I'm observing on China's internet, it seems that China is indeed against this war. Little to no censorship is occurring regardless which stance one's taking on the Russian-Ukraine situation.

I believe the reason is because of the way Russia is starting this whole thing... it's suggesting that Eastern Ukraine (a territory) supports independence from Ukraine. Even though we know it's pure BS by Russia.

This goes against China's claim on Taiwan that it doesn't matter what Taiwan thinks. Should they support Russia's way of doing things, China would look ridiculous to contradict itself to NOT let Taiwan's people decide their own fate should they somehow seek independence.

So, it's interesting how this is panning out.

https://i.imgur.com/gPUtUZT.png

Kinda felt like that today, felt sad for people while I’m chilling at Deer Lake baked and cruising for a beer. Sucks that people have to go through shit like this

https://i.imgur.com/XlJdF9G.jpg

China has restricted its banks from lending to Russia

Trudeau and others calling for revocation of access to SWIFT (international banking)

Switzerland freezing bank accounts

Computer chip industry halting shipments into Russia

Kazakhstan denies Russia's request for troops

You think it's a statement that China is denying any support of Russia - Kazakhstan is their biggest ally and even they want nothing to do with it.

Trump must be so jealous as how successful Putin is at destroying his own country.

Hooooooooooly shit

It's from the John Mearsheimer lecture posted

Yes there's a divide between nationalists and those supporting Russia, but again, Russia sees all Ukrainians as Russian so they wouldn't be targeting them en masse/directly as evidenced.

With Zelensky arming citizens and trying to get them to stay and fight he's trying to make Russia target citizens like America does (all of age males are considered enemy combatants) and that will cause the world to act out more against Russia

You got it backwards I think

Ukraine is lasting as long as it is because people are willing to step up and fight in numbers Russia didn't expect. They are doing this without direct help from NATO or EU (but that may be coming who knows) Their president is still there decked out in military gear, and they're willing to stand with him and fight until they are overwhelmed or Russia gives up. This is an easy one to get people to fight for, because there is a clear right and wrong. This is literally an evil action done by an evil person.

And yes there are Russian backed separatists, but not "over half" obviously, or the invasion would have been over after a few hours.

Even if they do succeed, it will be almost impossible to occupy Ukraine. That's why Zelensky is arming citizens, not to "make civilians into targets".

Good thread here on the actual combat tactics (tweet #8 references what I was talking about above)

It's widely believed that the Russia military was not prepared for/lied to by the Russian command regarding the amount of resistance. Perhaps Russian truly believed that it was going to be a walk in the park.

With that being said it's still expected that the Ukraine military won't last more than a month as Russia held the first strike advantage, numbers advantage, and equipment advantage. In the slim slim chance that Ukraine manages to beat Russia back, what happens? Does Putin throw a fit and just nuke Kyiv instead? Or they come back for more?

Any country that pulls the nuke card when they think they might not get their way are fucking scum. What a fucked up thing to threaten people with.

As much as I think the USA has been fucked up lately it's times like these I'm glad they blow so much money on national defence.

They believed the same propaganda as Stylin

Guy, this is just straight up false.

The world is already acting out against Russia, because they invaded a fucking country, not because it's president called its own citizens to defend their home.

You seem to be implying Zelensky has some personal agenda, but the guy is showing tremendous courage and leadership in something that can very well end up with him dying.

You're obviously entitled to think what you want, but your perception here seems insanely skewed.

Nobody is acting out against Russian people anyway… pretty much the whole world hates Putin… all his political poisoning assassinations and attempts… the public crushing of gay rights with Pussy Riot… his obvious threats to families of famous athletes who don’t tow the party line even when they’re living abroad… living in Immense riches while the country suffers economically.

The guys a Grade A asshole and always has been.

People say Fuck Putin… even when they say Fuck Russia they mean Fuck Putin’s Russia.

found a youtube channel with the latest videos coming out of the country.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZ...qm3GgVA/videos

Zelensky rejects US offer of evacuation, says he needs anti-tank munitions, not a ride.

Russia has brought mobile crematoriums to the front lines, most believe it's to burn their own who die, and to cover up civilian casualties.

Also, Ukraine has held onto Kyiv overnight, incredible.
https://globalnews.ca/news/8645150/u...medium=Twitter

From what I am seeing on social media Ukrainian citizens are arming up and are ready to fight. I don't think the Russians have the will to fight. I don't think this is going to end quick.

You think Trudeau is cool for walking across a street? This guy held the line overnight after declining being pulled out to safety. Dude is basically Captain Ukraine. If he dies, which is quite likely, he's going to be a martyr.

What's really crazy is that he was a comedian. Everyone was in disbelief when he got elected, and look where we are.

Putin essentially elevated this guy to national hero status.

The mayor of Kyiv is also making headlines for staying to fight, and the guy is a former heavyweight boxing champion.

Zelensky fighting with the people, while Putin is chilling somewhere safe. Shows how much Ukrainian want freedom, shows a true leader. Sad Russian solider will die in vain for something so evil and twisted.

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...on-of-ukraine/

ANYONE defending Russia in this thread is an asshole.

He and his brother were both world champions and are worth well over 100 million. His brother has a kid with actress Hayden Panettiere. Will all that money they could have just left but they both chose to stay and fight. They both also have PHD's

Yeah the Klitschko brothers aren't just 'former boxers', they are two of the biggest boxing stars ever. Megastars throughout all Europe. Vitali boxed for 10 years after becoming a politician LUL He was one of the leaders of the protests and revolution I posted about earlier.

These guys are the opposite of Canadian truckers.