Gweiloman

Whether I get it or not, you are more boring than a broken record.

I haven’t watched the video but I’m wondering why you would link it in this topic. Are you not aware that LFP batteries don’t contain cobalt?

Actually, I don’t care about making Putin look good or whether he is good or bad. What I believe (and you can have your own beliefs as well, that’s fine with me) is that this conflict could have been easily avoided but was instigated by America to weaken Russia. It is well documented that NATO expansion eastwards was a red line for Russia and previous European leaders had been against it. But as America holds sway in NATO, the expansion continued right up to the borders of Russia. You surely can’t be so blind as to see that Russia won’t consider it a threat. How do you think any country would react if an adversary were to station troops and weapons next to their borders? Try not to be hypocritical when answering, although I doubt you would as it would show your narrative to be flawed. Were you in Russia to see how the sanctions are affecting normal Russian people? Or are you relying on western media reports? Surely you are not that naive and gullible to accept everything you read as the gospel truth? Let’s revisit this claim that Russia will run out of money by the end of this summer. I doubt it very much, especially coming from you as you don’t even seem to know what proper nouns are, much less world economics.

It is reported in western msm therefore it’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I get it. How foolish some of us were to think that only the west have the good guys and all Russians, Chinese, Iranians, North Koreans are bad and evil.

No no no TBL. If there’s a link, then it MUST be true.

Needless loss of innocent lives on both sides, because of a particular war mongering country (hint: not Russia lol)

You clearly don’t know much about economics. Gazprom’s major source of revenue was gas sales to Europe. Some dastardly evil nation blew up the pipeline that this gas was flowing through thus stopping the supply and sales. Naturally, Gazprom would then suffer a big hit on sales and profits. This however, will not put GP out of business. The gas is still in the ground and will be sold to other newer markets. In the meantime, the poor old buyers of this cheap energy is now forced to buy their much needed gas at significantly higher prices from other sources. Anyone with any intelligence can add 2+2. Incidentally, sanctions had nothing to do with the above story. Lots of western countries, including America are still buying lots of stuff from Russia, including uranium. As to the impact of sanctions, Russia grew faster in 2023 than most western countries. Despite several rounds of sanctions levied by Western powers over the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy registered strong growth in 2023 after a recession the previous year. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240316-after-two-years-war-ukraine-russian-economy-resilient-sanctions-putin-but-how-long

Strange how is it, for one side, everything that Russia says, true or false, is propaganda whereas everything their side says is the undisputed truth. Biden tripped going upstairs- Russian propaganda Putin does not have cancer - Russian propaganda Bolshoi Ballet Academy is one of the oldest and most prestigious ballet academies in the world - Russian propaganda Russian are fighting with shovels invented in the 19th century- absolute truth. It reminds me of a cult, like EV-angelists If the situation wasn’t so tragic for Ukraine, it would be funny.

The latter but he didn’t manage to graduate.

Actually, there are many WESTERN economists, analysts and experts who says that Ukraine will lose. But of course, their personal characters (and not their expertise) will be demeaned by the pseudo experts on here.

From your link above: Previous predictions that Russia was about to run out of missiles or other weapons have not always proved correct. Also from bbc: Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64855760 and War in Ukraine: Is Russia’s stock of weapons running low? 14 October 2022 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63247287 Note the date. Forgive me if I don’t pay much heed to “links” as some so desperately needs. One other thing you might like to consider. Do you honestly believe that the west will say that Russia is winning even if that’s the truth?

All the research I have done point to your claims being mere fantasies and hopes. Western media have made many claims, most of which have turned out to be false. So excuse me if I don’t believe anything the western msm claims. You give Putin too much credit. There are others (not the orange man) who can stop this but unfortunately for Ukraine, it’s not in the interests of the puppet masters.

The hubris, telling me to stop making things up lol. I don’t make things up. I post my opinions and conclusions. No issue for me if you disagree with them. Life, and truth, does not revolve around links, particularly those from the western msm. I noticed that you still haven’t asked @jvs to provide any evidence. Like I said, hypocrisy.

You are not interested in evidence that doesn’t suit your narrative, so no. Why don’t you ask your buddy above to provide evidence of his fantasy claim?

Some peeps seem permanently confused. Looking at who’s browsing at the moment, I have a fair idea whom lol

It may not be just a question of hesitation. It could also be a problem of availability.

Did I say that this “invasion” was legal? There has been many other invasions by other countries that were also illegal under international law but we are not going down the whataboutism route.

Strange why, when such a claim is made by those that you and your buddies disagree with, there is a HUGE clamour for links to substantiate it but when such a fantabulous claim is made by those in support of the western narrative, there is dead silence. Hypocrisy, as expected and normal for those who are rabidly anti Russia.

America would do that in a jiffy if they thought they could get away with it. Much as this would be nice, Russia has proven itself to be more abiding with international law than some others. Targeting the weapons inside of Britain would probably also invoke Article 5. Not that NATO can really do much about it as the Russian army is very proficient in fighting with shovels but this would lose Russia the moral high ground (in the real world, not the make believe world that some posters reside in). What will be interesting is where the F-16s will take off from. No chance they will be based in Ukraine as the airfields will just be destroyed.

Seems like the Us is becoming a one trick pony with its endless sanctions on everyone. I wonder about the efficacy of such moves. If a company can make more money selling to Russia than to the Us, today, tomorrow and into the foreseeable future, the sanctions are totally useless. It also creates more negative sentiment around the world and could lead to retaliatory measures from the countries affected. In a fight between USA vs ROW, my money is on the latter.

You might well be right but I was reading that Shell recently closed some hydrogen filling stations in California I believe? And that some Toyota Mirai owners are suing Toyota for selling them a car that can’t work (as there is nowhere for them to fill it up). By the way, what are Groans? And why are EV owners fanatics? I own an EV mainly because it only costs me about Thb200 to drive 400+ kms (less if I’m able to charge using my solar setup) as compared to over Thb 600 for my Mazda 2. On top of that, I save money on consumables like engine oil, oil filters, servicing etc. Looking forward to hearing your further views about EVs.

You should spend less time on internet forums and more time reading up on current affairs 😊

Is that so? I always thought you were one of the more confused posters…

So, not exactly “China panicking about EV disaster” which was the title of the video and an attempt to further discredit Chinese EVs, is it? Just a faulty part on a batch of cars, not uncommon. If photoguy wants to be taken seriously, he needs to try harder.

Lol. You are a laugh a minute. In any case, the conflict will soon be over, the victor will most likely be Russia in spite of the western claims that 90% of their army has been decimated and they are reduced to fighting with shovels. The sanctions have helped its economy grow faster than any other European country and whoever sabotaged the pipeline has caused energy costs in Europe to soar, negatively impacting their competitiveness in the world arena. Confiscation of Russian assets is leading to quicker de-dollarisation and loss of confidence in the western financial systems. Treasury bonds are being dumped like hot potatoes, more and more trade deals are being done outside of the dollar. Worrying signs for US hegemony. Debt levels rising, tax payers will be hurting, particularly future generations. Biggest beneficiaries of this conflict are China and Russia. Oh, the irony lol.