Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments

[_Nabil_]

Do you stand against the occupation of Cyprus too mate?

I've been in Cyprus, doesn't look occupied at all....

 

[obj 705A]

Is this confirmed?

Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases | Business

Several Chinese public banks are limiting financing to purchase raw materials from Russia for fear of Western sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine, reports Bloomberg.

www.news24.com

It is from Reuters so it is probably true.

IMO when Lenovo (a major Chinese company) announced that they will abide by the sanctions it became clear that most Chinese companies will abide by them. Putin probably didn't actually get the kind of massive economic support from Xi that some people think he got, so if Putin actually went ahead with the invasion knowing full well that alot or possibly even most Chinese companies would follow the sanctions then that means Russia actually felt militarily threatened enough by NATO's epansion in Ukraine that they went ahead with the invasion despite all the economic hardships that they would go through.

Having said that it is still too early to judge the effects on the Russian economy, we need to wait few more months. I know we are all impatient (whether we oppose or support Russia) and want to see quick results, but this is a developing situation and is the biggest military crisis Europe has seen since WWII and could easily spiral out of control.
People usually dismiss the idea of WWIII happening thinking that all politicians are far too wise to let it happen, America's reckless military expansion and threatening of the very existence of major nuclear state and the current war in Ukraine have shattered that illusion of the politicians being wise.

 

[F-22Raptor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497570462464942086

Another destroyed Russian convoy

 

[nufix]

Turkey closed Black sea for Russian warships?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497564078897774598

Lol this guy made jokes out of Turkish people and now he is thanking them. What a hypocrite commedian.

 

[Dariush the Great]

Nice if true, let's see how much Russia is willing to resist the west

Most important comment in this whole thread. It all depends how far Putin is willing to go.
Iran-style sanctions will really destroy the Russian economy.

 

[TheNoob]

Like this?

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Like I said, facade.

 

[maverick1977]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497570462464942086

Another destroyed Russian convoy

Tow 2 and Javelin wrecking havoc on Russian forces ?

 

[RescueRanger]

Debunking fake videos of the war in Ukraine​

From CNN's Tara Subramaniam

The way the conflict in Ukraine has unfolded across social media has made it hard for many people to figure out what's real and what's not. Cell phone videos from locals have circulated on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok, but some of the videos alleging to depict the situation on the ground in Ukraine have turned out to be fake.

Many showcase old footage from elsewhere instead, while some even used scenes from video games.

To combat misinformation around Ukraine, Facebook set up a "Special Operations Center" Thursday afternoon to respond to war-related activity and "remove content that violates our Community Standards faster," while Twitter shared tips for using its platform in conflict zones.

Texas A&M University professor Jennifer Mercieca, whose research focuses on propaganda and political rhetoric, said it's not a surprise that a conflict involving Russia includes what she calls "information warfare."

While information warfare is not new, according to Mercieca, the extent to which misinformation currently is being spread is a consequence of the sheer volume of information about the situation in Ukraine available across different forms of media.

View more from CNN's fact-check here.

 

[F-22Raptor]

Tow 2 and Javelin wrecking havoc on Russian forces ?

NLAWs and Javelins are clearly taking its toll

 

[K_Bin_W]

Is this true can anyone confirm

U.S. officials to AP confirm that TWO Russian Il-76 military transport planes were shot-down.

Anything from western media/sources.....FLUSH.....

 

[Abid123]

If NATO war criminals attack Russia and Xi decides to stay on the sidelines and watch Russia get weakened, then it is a major strategic blunder by Xi.

Xi needs to increase military budget to atleast 2.5% of GDP. What do you think?

 

[Areesh]

The irony is that in this cabaret, full of low-level humor and insults, the Turks being teased are one of the few countries that today lend a helping hand to Ukraine and the esteemed comedian president himself. Most of the spectators should be in the bunkers, too.

Is that Ukraine president?

 

[TheNoob]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1497570462464942086

Another destroyed Russian convoy

It's not another,
I believe its the same convey from yesterday, but driven from another angle.
The destroyed vehicles are in the same emplacement as that one.

 

[zartosht]

Debunking fake videos of the war in Ukraine​

From CNN's Tara Subramaniam

The way the conflict in Ukraine has unfolded across social media has made it hard for many people to figure out what's real and what's not. Cell phone videos from locals have circulated on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok, but some of the videos alleging to depict the situation on the ground in Ukraine have turned out to be fake.

Many showcase old footage from elsewhere instead, while some even used scenes from video games.

To combat misinformation around Ukraine, Facebook set up a "Special Operations Center" Thursday afternoon to respond to war-related activity and "remove content that violates our Community Standards faster," while Twitter shared tips for using its platform in conflict zones.

Texas A&M University professor Jennifer Mercieca, whose research focuses on propaganda and political rhetoric, said it's not a surprise that a conflict involving Russia includes what she calls "information warfare."

While information warfare is not new, according to Mercieca, the extent to which misinformation currently is being spread is a consequence of the sheer volume of information about the situation in Ukraine available across different forms of media.

View more from CNN's fact-check here.

"CNN Fact-check" Is an oxymoron.

 

[RescueRanger]

Is that Ukraine president?

Yes back in the day. Like they say, don't judge a book by it's cover.