5 hours ago, 300sd said:

Why did they do that? May need to go back a little farther for that answer.

I know what you are trying to refer to. But its a similar argument Hitler used to justify taking the Rhineland, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland; imagined slights againg the German people. Himmler invented an entire fake history of German Volk and Teutonic knights; sort of a combination of Ivanhoe meets the Teutonic Knights. He even had his own castle and "round table". Hitler invented a whole history to blame Germany's problems on Jewish people.

It's no different now. And no, not Godwin's Law. Two small minded men pissed off with the world.

19 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

It's doesn't really matter who else made the "claim" if it is factually correct. Zelensky himself has made it clear he doesn't want elections. He's doing very well out of his position and wishes to remain in place.

Ukraine has huge problems. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that Zelensky is not the solution.

Majority of Ukrainians rated Zelensky's performance high and all polls indicated that he has a double digit lead against all potential Presidential candidates. He is the solution as the war time Presidential but may not be as a peace time President. He knows that and has said many times that he may not run.

27 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

So he can walked right across Europe un-hindered. Nyet.

Putin has never expressed the slightest interest in going beyond the Dniepr, let alone the Polish border. He doesn't want to rule over ethnic Ukrainians and certainly doesn't want a war with Nato.

Conversely he won't tolerate NATO barking outside his rear porch - since 2014 Ukraine's been a de facto Nato staging ground - which is the cause of the invasion. Not to mention the relentless neo-Nazi assaults against ethnic Russians post-coup.

50 minutes ago, Autocan said:

Well, you have the Monroe doctrine that apparently allows the US to dictate what happens in its hemisphere - see Venezuela. So in good grace one must allow the "Moscowroe" doctrine that allow Russia to say, nyet, no CIA bases in and no NATOization of the country next door.

So, yea, Putin decides.

The Monroe Doctrine is something that the US made up, its not actually a thing in international law. Russia still maintains facilities in Cuba, and there are regular calls by its Navy in Havana, despite US protests.

Ukraine is a European country. Russia is mostly not European. Sounds like you are in favour of the forcible reincorporation of the Baltic States.

15 minutes ago, Autocan said:

Putin has never expressed the slightest interest in going beyond the Dniepr, let alone the Polish border. He doesn't want to rule over ethnic Ukrainians and certainly doesn't want a war with Nato.

Conversely he won't tolerate NATO barking outside his rear porch - since 2014 Ukraine's been a de facto Nato staging ground - which is the cause of the invasion. Not to mention the relentless neo-Nazi assaults against ethnic Russians post-coup.

Didn't Hilter frequently claimed he has no further territorial ambiton in Europe after the 1938 Munich Agreement. Nato's principles are based on collective defense, safeguarding freedom and security and not at all offensive. Putin make those Nato claims to justify his invasion of UKraine. Isn't that obvious?

47 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

It's doesn't really matter who else made the "claim" if it is factually correct. Zelensky himself has made it clear he doesn't want elections. He's doing very well out of his position and wishes to remain in place.

Ukraine has huge problems. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that Zelensky is not the solution.

It does matter, because this claim and the fake rationale behind it is pure Russian propaganda.

Zelenski did not make the claim that "he" doesn't want elections. It's practically impossible to have elections while this country is being continuously assaulted and bombed. He proposed to hold elections if a ceasefire or equivalent guarantees were implemented.

It's very simple. Ceasefire, then elections. Or peace, then elections.

40 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Nato's principles are based on collective defense, ... and not at all offensive.

Surely you jest, Eric.

Signed,

Kosovo, Serbia, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran.

6 minutes ago, Autocan said:

Surely you jest, Eric.

Signed,

Kosovo, Serbia, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran.

Kosovo and Serbia - invited and peace support mission

Libya - requested by Arab league to protect civilians from Gaddafi rampagin force

Iran - monitoring activities

Afganhistan - helping re-construction

None offensive.

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

Kosovo and Serbia - invited and peace support mission

Peace support including 90 days of aerial bombing by Nato of a country with zero air defense. I'll let you make fun of yourself re items below.

3 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Libya - requested by Arab league to protect civilians from Gaddafi rampagin force

Iran - monitoring activities

Afganhistan - helping re-construction

6 hours ago, TedG said:

Russia is a third world paper tiger

Yet this paper tiger continues to capture ground on the battlefield.

5 minutes ago, Autocan said:

Peace support including 90 days of aerial bombing by Nato of a country with zero air defense. I'll let you make fun of yourself re items below.

Stopped Yugoslavia's bloodshed and ethnic cleansing and forced a peace agreement. Surely you not advocating the bloodshed and ethnic cleansing like the Russia invasion.

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Yet this paper tiger continues to capture ground on the battlefield.

Germany invaded the USSR in June 1941. By May 1945, the USSR had regained its territory and taken Berlin. Now, in the fourth year of the invasion of Ukraine, you are boasting about Russia's territorial gains which are measure in square meters.

2 minutes ago, TedG said:

Germany invaded the USSR in June 1941. By May 1945, the USSR had regained its territory and taken Berlin. Now, in the fourth year of the invasion of Ukraine, you are boasting about Russia's territorial gains which are measure in square meters.

As it was in Jan this year Russia was occupying >72,000 km² since 2022.

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

As it was in Jan this year Russia was occupying >72,000 km² since 2022.

So it is now time for Putin to pull his the troops out of Ukraine and STOP this illegal invasion!

32 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

As it was in Jan this year Russia was occupying >72,000 km² since 2022.

Putin is stuck in a quagmire he can't win.

8 minutes ago, TedG said:

Putin is stuck in a quagmire he can't win.

Which is of his OWN making!

5 minutes ago, TedG said:

Putin is stuck in a quagmire he can't win.

Russian troops continue to gain ground and by win if you mean taking the Oblasts he wants then moving towards this conclusion continues to happen. Slowly for sure (it is after all an attritional war where linear warfare as of now is not an option) but taking ground slowly means the opposing army is losing ground slowly.

9 hours ago, Purdey said:

Russian is now looking at Alaska, just 50 miles from Russia.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/u-s-and-canada-scramble-f-35-and-f-16-to-intercept-russian-tu-95-bombers-near-alaska

I think Mr Taco should think twice as he isn't what is needed at this juncture.

From the linked article:

NORAD on February 19, 2026, detected a Russian air formation, including Tu-95 bombers and Su-35 fighters, operating inside the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone and launched a multi-aircraft intercept. The response underscores continued U.S. vigilance in the Arctic as Russian long-range aviation activity remains steady near North American airspace.

An ADIZ is a unilaterally self-declared area, not internationally recognized.

An ADIZ usually borders sovereign territory and is often international airspace. It's use is mainly for propaganda purposes, in claiming an "agressor" "encroached" or "breached" our ADIZ .

For example, the Taiwan Province ADIZ covers parts of three provinces of mainland China.

Anytime a jet takes flight in Guangzhou, the ADIZ has technically been "violated."

In the Alaska affair, the Sovi....oops, the Russians simply flew through international airspace.

Zelenskyy is a fine leader. He has been steadfast throughout Russia's war of aggression. I believe Ukraine will fight to the last Ukrainian. Putin, on the other hand, doesn't have a lot of men left to send into the meatgrinder. It's different when you're defending your own country, isn't it?

Ukraine has repelled the Russians without much aid from Western countries, esp the US. It would seem they want Russia to "win". They have not provided Ukraine with weapons that can reach Moscow. That would put a quick end to the war.

2 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Zelenskyy is a fine leader.

Well said!

4 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Ukraine has repelled the Russians without much aid from Western countries, esp the US.

Yes very funny ..in case anyone was in any doubt Ukraine has received massive aid from the

'US and western countries' in this ongoing proxy war.

4 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Ukraine will fight to the last Ukrainian.

Lindsey Graham would have it no other way ,probably Boris Johnson too as he sabotaged the early peace agreement.

On 2/23/2026 at 1:28 AM, 300sd said:

Zelenski is the filth that doesn't want peace. The shill of the West. He cares nothing about his own people. Elections would be too dangerous! But war is fine.

Well said. Zelenski is a scumbag who sold out Ukranians. He forced Russia's hand and instigated a war. He bull<deleted>s in every interview.

johng

Yes very funny ..in case anyone was in any doubt Ukraine has received massive aid from the US and western countries' in this ongoing proxy war.

"Massive aid": $174B from 40 countries. $69B from the US. Whoo-hoo, eh/

On 2/23/2026 at 5:08 PM, Eric Loh said:

Kosovo and Serbia - invited and peace support mission

Libya - requested by Arab league to protect civilians from Gaddafi rampagin force

Iran - monitoring activities

Afganhistan - helping re-construction

None offensive.

After their countries were destroyed!

2 hours ago, 1tooth said:

Well said. Zelenski is a scumbag who sold out Ukranians. He forced Russia's hand and instigated a war. He bull<deleted>s in every interview.

There is only Putin who is a wanted war criminal with an arrest warrant by the ICC; not Zelensky. That will qualify your statement as demented from an unstable person.