The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

[CharlesPhipps]

The US being unwilling to let their weapons be used to strike Russia directly seems a useless hamstring.

[CmdrKing]

Perks of being a nuclear power, you get the kid gloves in ways incomprehensible by any other conduct of foreign policy.

[Nobody700]

Can we change the name to The Ukraine invasion of Russia after a failed 'special operations mission'?

[CharlesPhipps]

Can we change the name to The Ukraine invasion of Russia after a failed 'special operations mission'?

I'd go with the Ukrainian War.

[TGLS]

I mean if it was '45 I'd still be calling this thread 'The Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union'.

[CharlesPhipps]

The Ukraine invading Russia was not what I had on my bingo card for 2024 but it might be the only way that Putin comes to the table.

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Yeah, I don't see it happening either.

[Thebestoftherest]

I think that will only end with Putin in a box.

[CharlesPhipps]

I think Putin appointed his niece a secretary of finance or something. He's already spiraling.

[Madner Kami]

I think Putin appointed his niece a secretary of finance or something. He's already spiraling.

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It appears this turns out as a no-show. But it nicely shows, how frayed the russian nerves are.

[BridgeConsoleMasher]

You know, Putin has the internet just like anyone else and he might read that.