Wandering Off Topic

[G-Unit]

Where is all this happening?

Beats me. I've seen no unrelenting onslaught against this forum. If I see posts criticising the forum I moderate them where possible.

[Brietta]

In a galaxy far far away.

Absolutely, Jassi, and one populated by very, very strange inhabitants come to that 😁

[The General]

Absolutely, Jassi, and one populated by very, very strange inhabitants come to that 😁

I think some of you aren't all that strange, but point taken.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Putin offered a chilling warning to any Western allies who might consider coming to Ukraine’s aide:

“To anyone who would consider interfering from outside: If you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history. All the relevant decisions have been taken. I hope you hear me.”

Oh look, the West is sabre rattling again this morning. 

[Brietta]

Putin offered a chilling warning to any Western allies who might consider coming to Ukraine’s aide:

“To anyone who would consider interfering from outside: If you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history. All the relevant decisions have been taken. I hope you hear me.”

Oh look, the West is sabre rattling again this morning.

I've not been reading it or watching the news - far too horrific!

I just cannot believe all the macho posturing that has brought us to this impasse.

A famous comedian used to sign off his show "May your God go with you" and I can only echo that.

[misty]

Putin offered a chilling warning to any Western allies who might consider coming to Ukraine’s aide:

“To anyone who would consider interfering from outside: If you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history. All the relevant decisions have been taken. I hope you hear me.”

Oh look, the West is sabre rattling again this morning.

All Putin has to do is turn off the gas pipes to Europe.

[G-Unit]

All Putin has to do is turn off the gas pipes to Europe.

That would cause alarm and despondancy. The UK gets 5% of it's gas from Russia, but others are more dependant;

According to Statista, the countries in Europe that receive the highest percentage of their natural gas from Russia include, North Macedonia (100 percent), Finland (94 percent), Bulgaria (74 percent), Slovakia (70 percent), Germany (49 percent), Italy (46 percent), Poland (40 percent), and France (24 percent).

https://en.as.com/en/2022/02/19/latest_news/1645226791_016614.html#:~:text=According%20to%20Statista%2C%20the%20countries,and%20France%20(24%20percent).

[jassi]

A shortage of gas from Russia would result in a massive price rise  as affected nations clamour for existing supplies which would affect everyone including UK

[misty]

A shortage of gas from Russia would result in a massive price rise  as affected nations clamour for existing supplies which would affect everyone including UK

The same applies to oil from Russia with the effects of a shortage being felt in USA who import 40% of their supply from Russia. Economies would be crippled in a matter of weeks.

[barrier]

All Putin has to do is turn off the gas pipes to Europe.

Bite the hand that feeds him, don't think so .

[jassi]

Bite the hand that feeds him, don't think so .

I'm sure China will buy it, at least in the short term.
Sanctions will only hold where they don't significantly hurt the nations imposing them.

[Myster]

The same applies to oil from Russia with the effects of a shortage being felt in USA who import 40% of their supply from Russia. Economies would be crippled in a matter of weeks.

Where are you getting your statistics from?...

[barrier]

I'm sure China will buy it, at least in the short term.
Sanctions will only hold where they don't significantly hurt the nations imposing them.

Sanctions need to be all in or nothing, the same imo with the response , either we support the Ukraine militarily  with everything we have or not at all , if it means nukes so be it, whats the point of them, they haven't deterred Putin, they're supposed to keep the peace in Europe, at the moment there's an invasion happening to a European country.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Sanctions need to be all in or nothing, the same imo with the response , either we support the Ukraine militarily  with everything we have or not at all , if it means nukes so be it, whats the point of them, they haven't deterred Putin, they're supposed to keep the peace in Europe, at the moment there's an invasion happening to a European country.

Sorry, but are you advocating the launch of nuclear missiles on Russia to support Ukraine?

[jassi]

Sanctions need to be all in or nothing, the same imo with the response , either we support the Ukraine militarily  with everything we have or not at all , if it means nukes so be it, whats the point of them, they haven't deterred Putin, they're supposed to keep the peace in Europe, at the moment there's an invasion happening to a European country.

There is no point in them at all.
A mutual exchange of nuclear weapons would result in the destruction of civilisation, if not mankind.