Ukraine invasion by Russia Discussion and it's impact on Singapore and Asia? (compiled)

[Guest Xposed]

On 4/11/2022 at 4:33 PM, sgmaven said:

Not sure which metals some are referring to, but while Russia contributes significantly to the global output of metals like Nickel & Aluminium, the part it plays in overall export mix is small, in dollar terms.

Russia is rich in titanium that America wanted.

[sgmaven]

I was from the industry, so I can tell you which is the company who is not burning gas too...

[sgmaven]

 

Looking at the export of Titanium ores, it looks like the Ukraine is an even bigger source!

[sgmaven]

It seems that the Ukraine exports more than 400 times the amount of Titanium ore than Russia does. So, if I were the US, why would I really bother with Russia, if the Ukraine can deliver the goods?

[Steve5380]

On 4/10/2022 at 8:13 PM, Guest Miss Venezuela said:

You are as innocent as freak.  While America kept urging everyone to sanction Russia,  America is still buying essential metals and fertlisers from Russia.  Mind you, they are not reported by the Western news,  because they are essential to America.  America is just sanctioning oil and gas because it has sufficient stockpile for itself.   The world is governed by deceit, hypocrisy and geo-politics self interest.  It set its own virtue standards, while other countries should be above board.   

 

Venezuela Misses are some of the most attractive in the world.  Too bad that I am gay, so that I would only be interested in Venezuela Misters,  which I don't know if they exist,  but in any case, although I like Latinos I prefer Asians.

 

About your post,  the only thing I agree with is that there is much deceit, hypocrisy and self interests in governments all over the world.  Where I disagree is that America is outstanding in this.  Yours is a typical America bashing.  Out of pure envy.  Look at how miserable the situation is in Venezuela, a country that could be awash in wealth from its oil reserves.

 

In this world universally filled with evil, America stands out in an attempt to set "virtue standards" in its famous dark hour, the Massacre of My Lai committed by US military in Vietnam. 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mỹ_Lai_massacre   ( read this horror at your own risk! )

 

The "standing out" comes from the fact that the incident was acknowledged, investigated and prosecuted. But the lenient way the responsible got away with it makes one's blood boil.  Especially the way the main perpetrator, a lieutenant William Calley, found guilty to have butchered over 100 civilians, was sentenced to life in prison, later pardoned by... Richard Nixon ( no surprise ),  the second most shitty and abominable American president after Trump.

 

So... America is somewhat different from Russia,  where the responsible for war crimes, like this general Aleksandr Dvornikov,  instead of punished is decorated for his superior contribution to Russia's war crimes.  

[Steve5380]

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[Steve5380]

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[Guest NOT GOOD]

Most Singaporeans believed NATO has forced Ukraine to take side leading to the war.  Now NATO is asking Finland to join its member too.  This is not looking good in Europe.  

[singalion]

On 4/11/2022 at 10:45 PM, Steve5380 said:

Venezuela Misses are some of the most attractive in the world.  Too bad that I am gay, so that I would only be interested in Venezuela Misters,  which I don't know if they exist,  but in any case, although I like Latinos I prefer Asians.

 

Have you seen any place of earth without any gays? 

 

I assume even the antarctic outpost at Victoria land. 

 

For having a view on the cuteness of Venezuelean men, just need to go on some twitter . 

 

The internet is an open book of gays from all regions of the world. 

 

Don't be a pinguin...

 

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 8:46 AM, Guest NOT GOOD said:

Most Singaporeans believed NATO has forced Ukraine to take side leading to the war.  Now NATO is asking Finland to join its member too.  This is not looking good in Europe.  

 

It was Putin who tore down the status quo of Europe by invading the Ukraine. 

 

Don't get cause and reaction wrong. 

 

[Guest In Putin's shoes]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:15 AM, singalion said:

 

It was Putin who tore down the status quo of Europe by invading the Ukraine. 

 

Don't get cause and reaction wrong. 

 

Brazil and China relationship has never been strong. Venezuela and Cuba should conduct regular military exercise in their region.  Mexico should make china their strongest allies.   

 

What will America do?  Sit around doing nothing?

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:43 AM, Guest In Putin's shoes said:

Brazil and China relationship has never been strong. Venezuela and Cuba should conduct regular military exercise in their region.  Mexico should make china their strongest allies.   

 

What will America do?  Sit around doing nothing?

 

No! America will sell software licences...

 

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 7:46 PM, Guest NOT GOOD said:

Most Singaporeans believed NATO has forced Ukraine to take side leading to the war.  Now NATO is asking Finland to join its member too.  This is not looking good in Europe.  

 

Why would Singaporeans believe that NATO forced Ukraine to take its side?   Russia demanded that NATO never accepts the membership by Ukraine, and NATO refused that.   It is the will of Ukraine to take the side of NATO.

 

And what about Finland and Sweden?   Now it is THEM who want to join NATO.  This looks good in Europe.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/08/politics/finland-sweden-nato-membership/index.html

 

Public opinion in both countries about joining the defensive alliance has shifted significantly as Russia’s war in Ukraine wages on, with one former Finnish Prime Minister telling CNN the move to join “was pretty much a done deal on the 24th of February, when Russia invaded.”

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:54 AM, Steve5380 said:

 

Why would Singaporeans believe that NATO forced Ukraine to take its side?   Russia demanded that NATO never accepts the membership by Ukraine, and NATO refused that.   It is the will of Ukraine to take the side of NATO.

 

And what about Finland and Sweden?   Now it is THEM who want to join NATO.  This looks good in Europe.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/08/politics/finland-sweden-nato-membership/index.html

 

Public opinion in both countries about joining the defensive alliance has shifted significantly as Russia’s war in Ukraine wages on, with one former Finnish Prime Minister telling CNN the move to join “was pretty much a done deal on the 24th of February, when Russia invaded.”

 

Which means Finnland and Sweden seek best protection against Russia, As Russia has shown it is not a peaceful country but invades sovereign countries and violates international laws. 

 

Finnland and Sweden prefer to go under the umbrella of a safe shore because both countries are too weak in military power to defend any Russian attack. 

 

 

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 8:43 PM, Guest In Putin's shoes said:

 

Mexico should make china their strongest allies.   

 

 

You think this would drive Mexicans and people from Central America to seek refuge in China instead of in America?

Not a chance!

 

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:59 AM, Guest I won't buy it said:

America wanted to planted their military along the border of Russia for the longest time.  NATO is merely an execuse to help them fulfil that dream. 

 

Why don't you talk to the Ukrainians what they wanted?

 

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:05 AM, Steve5380 said:

 

You think this would drive Mexicans and people from Central America to seek refuge in China instead of in America?

Not a chance!

 

 

As China is an economic competitor to Mexico, his initial post didn't make sense from start. 

 

I think the posts under the recent Guest nicks are just trolling posts. 

 

Edited April 12, 2022 by singalion

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 8:59 PM, Guest I won't buy it said:

America wanted to planted their military along the border of Russia for the longest time.  NATO is merely an execuse to help them fulfil that dream. 

 

You won't buy it?    It is not for sale!   NO,  reality is not for sale.

 

It does not seem that any of the NATO countries want to invade Russia.  The reality is that all of them want to prevent BEING INVADED by Russia.   This is what keeps such diverse nations, former enemies like Germany, France, Britain,  united by NATO.

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 9:07 PM, singalion said:

 

I think the posts under the recent Guest nicks are just trolling posts. 

 

 

Good, rejoice!  We know that you enjoy the trolling Guests.

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 9:13 PM, Guest Hallelujah!!!! said:

WWIII has started.  Israel palestinian conflicts re-ignited.  Pakistan voted an Islamic PM,  Sri Lanka in Chaos,   Trump asking Putin to expose Hunter Biden.  Saudi Crown Prince is trying to make friend with Iran.  Kim Jong urn is playing with rocket again.  Ukraine is losing the war.  Commonweath countries are seeking independence. Nigeria in War internally.   Le Pen is closing in on Macron, Hungarian PM take sides with Russia,  Finland/Switzerland is shaky, as Putin vowed to rebalance the borders there.                          

 

Yes, WWIII seem to have started in your mind.  Rejoice in your fantasies.  Maybe you find some new or old apocalyptic movies with plenty of destruction that you can imagine are real.

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:13 AM, Steve5380 said:

 

Good, rejoice!  We know that you enjoy the trolling Guests.

 

But you Steve always fall trap giving the Guest trolls the attention they seek by stupidly replying to their posts. 

 

Most often ignoring them is the best way to stop them. 

 

[singalion]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:13 AM, Guest Hallelujah!!!! said:

WWIII has started.  Israel palestinian conflicts re-ignited.  Pakistan voted an Islamic PM,  Sri Lanka in Chaos,   Trump asking Putin to expose Hunter Biden.  Saudi Crown Prince is trying to make friend with Iran.  Kim Jong urn is playing with rocket again.  Ukraine is losing the war.  Commonweath countries are seeking independence. Nigeria in War internally.   Le Pen is closing in on Macron, Hungarian PM take sides with Russia,  Finland/Switzerland is shaky, as Putin vowed to rebalance the borders there.                          

 

Read Nostradamos. Maybe it helps. 

 

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 9:21 PM, singalion said:

 

But you Steve always fall trap giving the Guest trolls the attention they seek by stupidly replying to their posts. 

 

Most often ignoring them is the best way to stop them. 

 

 

This reflects a desire for you to PREVAIL over guest trolls by ignoring them, so that they go away. 

 

I don't want to prevail over anyone.  I want REASON to prevail for all,  guests and members, trolls or not.

[Steve5380]

On 4/11/2022 at 9:24 PM, Guest I won't buy it said:

I believed European countries are peaceful and do not wish war.  They have good relatiionship with Putin for many years.   I can't say the same about America,  It has evil intention, secret agents and superiority tendency.   American troops stationed along Russia border is like laying explosive on your doorstep.  You would want to get rid of those explosive, don't you?  It would be nice to see China military stationed along the border close to America too, in the name of democracy.  Wouldn't that be an ideal outcome for American?

 

WOOO, WOOO, WOOO,   America is an evil spirit raised from Hell to haunt humanity...  this is...  in your imagination!

 

You may be right that the majority of European countries are peaceful and do not wish war.  The memory of WWII is still in their minds. The same feeling must be in Japan.   But look at reality:  they all fear Russia,  even if they try to keep good relationships. Today they can see what Russia can do to an innocent nation that draws its ire in a bout of jealousy.  With its huge military superiority it simply tries to destroy it.   

[Guest War save gay]

I hope after the war, Ukrainians will have more respect for their LGBT citizens and see them as one United people unlike the past where their fundamentalist Christians like to target the gay people. 

[Guest Joe]

On 4/11/2022 at 2:41 AM, Guest Luc54 said:

Guys, you need to be alerted and be vigilant in ready. In the next two weeks, this war will escalate globally. Everyone will be in danger. World economy will all collapse. All properties will be seized by the governments from an order from the higher global group. All will be revealed in the next two weeks. Beware guys.

Source?

[singalion]

On 4/13/2022 at 6:18 AM, Guest Joe said:

Source?

 

Crystall ball*!

 

* but got a crack. 

 

[sgmaven]

On 4/12/2022 at 11:27 PM, Guest War save gay said:

I hope after the war, Ukrainians will have more respect for their LGBT citizens and see them as one United people unlike the past where their fundamentalist Christians like to target the gay people. 

Whatever it is, the legal system in the Ukraine is much more progressive than in Singapore. Homosexuality is legal, only Gay Marriage and Adoptions have not been legalised. As for the views of the average Ukrainian on the streets, I think it will take time. If they succeed in their struggle against the Russians, and become more tied to Europe and the EU, I think that their views will also start to open up.

[Steve5380]

China's 'neutrality' in the Ukraine conflict seems to be fading !!

 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/10/china/china-russia-disinformation-campaign-ukraine-intl-dst-hnk/index.html

 

China’s promotion of Russian disinformation indicates where its loyalties lie

By Simone McCarthy, CNN's Beijing Bureau

Updated 10:23 AM EST, Thu March 10, 2022

 

 

BeijingCNN — 

In public statements and at international summits, Chinese officials have attempted to stake out a seemingly neutral position on the war in Ukraine, neither condemning Russian actions nor ruling out the possibility Beijing could act as a mediator in a push for peace.

But while its international messaging has kept many guessing as to Beijing’s true intentions, much of its domestic media coverage of Russia’s invasion tells a wholly different story.

There, an alternate reality is playing out for China’s 1.4 billion people, one in which the invasion is nothing more than a “special military operation,” according to its national broadcaster CCTV; the United States may be funding a biological weapons program in Ukraine, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a victim standing up for a beleaguered Russia.

 

 

This is very revealing!  Putin is a VICTIM!  And Russia is BELEAGUERED!

 

Here is where the Ukrainian President should invite the Chinese media reporters, and if possible, some of its government members,  who are not his enemies ( yet ), to come to Ukraine and witness FIRST HAND the atrocities committed by the Russians, and verify that they are NOT staged!  There should be plenty of videos made showing the PRC Chinese visitors seeing what there is to see!   If they refuse to come, or later print falsities over what they saw,  there will be plenty of evidence to point China as an accomplice to the Russian genocide.  

 

This should be something to introspectively debate by those who like to sing the virtues of China!

 

On a further thought,  Zelenskyy should invite representatives from all the governments who are taking sides with Russia,  like Serbia,  to come to Ukraine to personally witness the genocide.  This could influence the position of these countries if there is ever a Nuremberg-type trial of the responsible for this Russian genocide in Ukraine.

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Edited April 13, 2022 by Steve5380

[sgmaven]

Honestly, China does not want to see Russia diminished in any way on the world stage. After all, the West has repeatedly spelt out that Russia and China are the "enemies". So, if Russia gets eliminated some how, it means that the West will start to "tackle" China (something they hope to avoid). So, if I were China, I would also quietly support Russia, so that it would not collapse, and make me the sole target of the West...

[Steve5380]

On 4/13/2022 at 12:28 PM, sgmaven said:

Honestly, China does not want to see Russia diminished in any way on the world stage. After all, the West has repeatedly spelt out that Russia and China are the "enemies". So, if Russia gets eliminated some how, it means that the West will start to "tackle" China (something they hope to avoid). So, if I were China, I would also quietly support Russia, so that it would not collapse, and make me the sole target of the West...

 

Yes, this could be one way to reason it out.  

 

But what if Russia keeps losing?  At this point, has Russia won anything?  This is doubtful.  Even if it nearly completely destroys Ukraine,  where is its "win"?   And how would a support from China reduce the loss of Russia?    We are not talking here about a country completely defeated, but diminished.  

 

And China could reason in a different way:   by taking the side of the West,  it could ( or could have ) influence Russia to abandon its goal to destroy Ukraine.  This would also give China some favorable points with the West, making it less of a target.  A good relationship with the West can help China prosper and grow towards its goal of becoming the next superpower.

 

But with the first attitude,  while not being able to avoid a diminishing of Russia,  to increase the thread to the West it stimulates the increased arming of the West.  This conflict has changed the pacifist attitude of many nations. America will speed up its race to not fall behind but surpass the military might of Russia,  or even Russia + China.   All the disenchantment with militarism in the countries who lost in WWII like Germany and Japan is disappearing, and now they see the need to become powerful again.  This conflict seems to be a tremendous setback to world peace.

[Guest Guest]

Worth watching. Juicy.
Singapore news will not tell you!

 

 

[sgmaven]

On 4/14/2022 at 2:15 AM, Steve5380 said:

But what if Russia keeps losing?  At this point, has Russia won anything?  This is doubtful.  Even if it nearly completely destroys Ukraine,  where is its "win"?   And how would a support from China reduce the loss of Russia?    We are not talking here about a country completely defeated, but diminished. 

Well, Russia does not need to be destroyed. It just needs to remain a perceived threat to the West to keep things going.

 

On 4/14/2022 at 2:15 AM, Steve5380 said:

And China could reason in a different way:   by taking the side of the West,  it could ( or could have ) influence Russia to abandon its goal to destroy Ukraine.  This would also give China some favorable points with the West, making it less of a target.  A good relationship with the West can help China prosper and grow towards its goal of becoming the next superpower.

 

Let's face it. China would NEVER be accepted by the West, as long as it remains in its current form. Being given points is nothing in the long term for China. Russia tried that after the fall of the Iron Curtain (before the rise of Putin), but was still deemed as the "Other".

[singalion]

On 4/14/2022 at 3:37 PM, sgmaven said:

Well, Russia does not need to be destroyed. It just needs to remain a perceived threat to the West to keep things going.

 

 

Let's face it. China would NEVER be accepted by the West, as long as it remains in its current form. Being given points is nothing in the long term for China. Russia tried that after the fall of the Iron Curtain (before the rise of Putin), but was still deemed as the "Other".

 

In my view Biden committed the same error as Trump, placing China into a corner where it can't move out. 

 

I m not sure why diplomacy doesn't improve in the US. 

More had been achieved if the US had talked behind closed doors on Russia instead from the first day accusing China to having collaborated with Russia. 

 

The US should have taken China by the word when it condemned any "invasion" and "to settle disputes by diplomatic means". 

 

 

[Steve5380]

On 4/14/2022 at 2:37 AM, sgmaven said:

Well, Russia does not need to be destroyed. It just needs to remain a perceived threat to the West to keep things going.

 

 

Let's face it. China would NEVER be accepted by the West, as long as it remains in its current form. Being given points is nothing in the long term for China. Russia tried that after the fall of the Iron Curtain (before the rise of Putin), but was still deemed as the "Other".

 

Well, the perceived threat of Russia has just diminished quite a bit,  except for the threat of their thousands of nukes.  But The NATO nations have a comparable number of nukes.  

 

Now the West will have to perfect its hypersonic missiles to be as effective as Russia's.  This may not take too long.  Russia was also the first to possess the H bomb, but America and a few other countries caught up fast. 

 

The deterrent by mutual extermination still stands.  A nuclear war would result in the extermination of the participant countries.  The fear over Russia is that this rogue country ( its evil leaders) may decide to commit suicide and take the rest of the world with it.

 

[Guest Asian spices]

On 4/14/2022 at 11:38 PM, Steve5380 said:

fear over Russia is that this rogue country ( its evil leaders) may decide to commit suicide and take the rest of the world with it.

 

If that happened, all Ang Mo will perish from the surface of the earth and only Asians remain. Peace restored. Planet earth became a better place for humanity comprised only Asians peaceful people.

[sgmaven]

On 4/15/2022 at 1:25 AM, Guest Asian spices said:

If that happened, all Ang Mo will perish from the surface of the earth and only Asians remain. Peace restored. Planet earth became a better place for humanity comprised only Asians peaceful people.

What a big joke! Asians are also famous for fighting amongst ourselves. Look at the constant tension between China & Taiwan, or India and Pakistan... Even China-India...

 

Also, just look at how contested the South China Sea is...

 

Just a few examples.

 

Oh! And if the West and Russia go all out crazy nuclear war, the resultant nuclear winter and fallout will affect the entire world, not just Europe, North America and Russia. Food that is free from radioactive contamination will be so scarce that there would probably be a war that results from countries trying to get their hands on what is left of it.

[sgmaven]

I hope that the Ukrainians will be able to defend themselves against the Russian onslaught in the Donbas. Not sure how those in the Azovstal Steel Plant will be able to hang on, but at least Putin says that they will no longer storm the place. Not sure whether a siege is better though.

[Steve5380]

HURRAH!!!    VIVE LA FRANCE !!!

 

Today Emmanuel Macron won a decisive victory over his opponent, the miserable Marine Le Pen.  This will help the continuing support of NATO for Ukraine.

 

The French are not idiots.  This Marine Le Pen has buddied with Putin !!!  This is so typical of rabid conservatives extremely right-wing,  like this other guy, Trump.  Who in his sane mind could vote for such scumbags?

 

I hope I can rejoice the same in two and a half years when the democratic candidate wins over this pro-Putin Trump or whichever other GOP candidate offers his falsities. 

[Steve5380]

On 4/14/2022 at 12:25 PM, Guest Asian spices said:

If that happened, all Ang Mo will perish from the surface of the earth and only Asians remain. Peace restored. Planet earth became a better place for humanity comprised only Asians peaceful people.

 

Who told you that nuclear warheads don't kill Asians?   Didn't it happen in Japan?   You think that in a worldwide nuclear holocaust China's PRC will remain uninvolved and watch it all on television?  Who will protect 1.4 billion Chinese from perishing?

 

 

[Guest HURRA HURRA!!]

On 4/25/2022 at 7:04 AM, Steve5380 said:

HURRAH!!!    VIVE LA FRANCE !!!

 

Today Emmanuel Macron won a decisive victory over his opponent, the miserable Marine Le Pen. 

 

43% of French support Le Pen. It means France is nearly divided by half.  Half support FREXiT.  Very dangerous and scary to think that the number is pretty substantial to warrant Macron attention in the coming years.  He must not be seen as too puppetry to Western force.   Hurray to Le Pen for her best result. 

[singalion]

oopppss, Steve Bannon has now landed in Singapore... 🔼

[singalion]

VIP visit in Kyiv

 

 

[singalion]

When I read such headlines...

 

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 61 of the invasion

 

Just wonder how long Putin intends to continue his "invasion" to Ukraine?

 

 

A aerial photograph showing a destroyed residential area in Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine.

 

 

From these pictures it is obvious that Russia did not undertake any "military" operation but planned to attack civilians.

 

 

 

[singalion]

 

 

I’ve dealt with Putin before: I know what it will take to defeat this brutal despot

Viktor Yushchenko

 

Sun 24 Apr 2022

 

International solidarity is the best weapon we have against Russia’s dictator. A united front is now more crucial than ever

• Viktor Yushchenko was the president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010

 

 

Maksym Kurochkin is a playwright. For almost three years, he and 20 other Ukrainian playwrights had been planning to build a new theatre in the heart of Old Kyiv. The group found a magnificent old structure that they were busy renovating in order to open the Playwrights’ theatre on 12 March. On 24 February, Maksym and his colleagues awoke to the horrific sound of bombs. 12 March came and went. Instead of planning a grand opening for a new theatre, Maksym is now examining military strategies to defeat the Russian invaders. Instead of a pen in his hand, he now carries a weapon.

 

It is two months since the Russian army illegally crossed our borders. They have been failing ever since in their attempts to invade Ukraine. Part of the reason for their failure is that they were not expecting to meet such fierce and heroic resistance, both from our sophisticated military and from territorial defenders like Maksym who, when faced with the reality of the Russian invasion, decided to take up arms and fight.

 

 

 

Many of these brave territorial defenders, including my own daughter, who immediately signed up once the war began, have never had any military training or been in any kind of conflict situation. Stories like that of the young couple who pushed their wedding day forward in order to join the territorial defence force, or the comedian who usually helps veterans get over their trauma but has decided to become a fighter himself, show you the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people. Tragically, some of these defenders have fallen in battle. Others have been beaten and killed in cities such as Bucha, Kharkiv and Mariupol. We will not know how many of our citizens have died until we open the mass graves and clear the rubble of our razed cities.

 

As shocking as these stories are to hear, this is exactly what we should expect from the savage Russian army led by the dictator Vladimir Putin. My own history with Putin goes back to 2000, when we were both prime ministers of our respective countries. It was only when I ran to be president of Ukraine in 2004 that he actively campaigned against me. The extreme lengths he was willing to go to in order to get what he wanted became clear. I could not allow this to deter me; after I won, I realised that I needed to try to keep a workable relationship with him as the leader of our neighbour in the east. But the Putin I dealt with then no longer exists. He has since become a completely isolated and brutal despot who cannot stand any opposition.

 

 

One of the greatest weapons we now have against Putin is international solidarity and support. This is something that really bothers him. I know that, while news about our war made headlines all over the world and dominated the global conversation for several weeks, interest in stories of our territorial defenders is starting to wane. Fatigue towards the horrors of war is sadly common; we saw this with Syria, Yemen and our own Donbas. But those of us in Ukraine cannot afford to feel fatigued, or else we risk losing sight of victory. Our strength is now more important than ever. Although various Russian retreats are taking place, we hear stories that Russian troops are regrouping and planning to continue their attack. It is now that we must resolve to win this war.

 

We cannot do this without external support. This war is a defining moment, not just in Ukrainian history, but in defence of democracy. This is not just a regional conflict between Ukraine and Russia but a fight against tyranny and imperialism. Our army continues to need weapons and military assistance from all our allies. And we need monetary assistance to help us plug the holes that this war is blowing in our previously strong economy. Our leadership is not only at the forefront of the war with Russia, but is also fighting behind battle lines – in the safety of international offices and institutions – to secure the support from allies that we need in order to restore peace and freedom to Ukraine.

 

At the same time, we have an army of volunteers who must keep supplying our territorial defenders with the protective equipment they need in order to keep fighting on the frontlines. Thankfully, civil society organisations such as the Ukrainian World Congress have worked tirelessly to ensure a steady stream of non-lethal supplies to our defenders. They have also mounted a mammoth effort to advocate for our allies to send the weapons we desperately need, and impose the economic blockades and sanctions necessary to defeat Russian aggression. Our defenders will keep fighting until we finally achieve victory, and our supporters will keep doing everything they can to help them.

 

I strongly believe that victory for Ukraine is inevitable. When ordinary Ukrainians give everything up to fight for their freedom and dignity, victory is the only option. I cannot wait for the day when this war is finally over and Maksym and his colleagues will be able to open their theatre and stage new plays written by brave and defiant playwrights who will focus not on propaganda, but on their own voices and ideas. Today, we fight for freedom. Tomorrow, we will watch the plays of our authors who won this freedom, defining what it means to be Ukrainian.

 

• Viktor Yushchenko was the president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010

 

 

[Guest Don't understand]

I wanted this war to end soon, but America kept sending Ukraine weapons.  

[Steve5380]

On 4/25/2022 at 5:19 AM, Guest Don't understand said:

I wanted this war to end soon, but America kept sending Ukraine weapons.  

 

I wanted this war to end soon, but Russia keeps sending its troops to Ukraine instead of withdrawing those it has there.

 

On 4/25/2022 at 4:04 AM, singalion said:

 

 

I’ve dealt with Putin before: I know what it will take to defeat this brutal despot

Viktor Yushchenko

 

Sun 24 Apr 2022

 

International solidarity is the best weapon we have against Russia’s dictator. A united front is now more crucial than ever

• Viktor Yushchenko was the president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010

 

 

Maksym Kurochkin is a playwright. For almost three years, he and 20 other Ukrainian playwrights had been planning to build a new theatre in the heart of Old Kyiv. The group found a magnificent old structure that they were busy renovating in order to open the Playwrights’ theatre on 12 March. On 24 February, Maksym and his colleagues awoke to the horrific sound of bombs. 12 March came and went. Instead of planning a grand opening for a new theatre, Maksym is now examining military strategies to defeat the Russian invaders. Instead of a pen in his hand, he now carries a weapon.

 

It is two months since the Russian army illegally crossed our borders. They have been failing ever since in their attempts to invade Ukraine. Part of the reason for their failure is that they were not expecting to meet such fierce and heroic resistance, both from our sophisticated military and from territorial defenders like Maksym who, when faced with the reality of the Russian invasion, decided to take up arms and fight.

 

 

 

 

 

Many of these brave territorial defenders, including my own daughter, who immediately signed up once the war began, have never had any military training or been in any kind of conflict situation. Stories like that of the young couple who pushed their wedding day forward in order to join the territorial defence force, or the comedian who usually helps veterans get over their trauma but has decided to become a fighter himself, show you the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people. Tragically, some of these defenders have fallen in battle. Others have been beaten and killed in cities such as Bucha, Kharkiv and Mariupol. We will not know how many of our citizens have died until we open the mass graves and clear the rubble of our razed cities.

 

As shocking as these stories are to hear, this is exactly what we should expect from the savage Russian army led by the dictator Vladimir Putin. My own history with Putin goes back to 2000, when we were both prime ministers of our respective countries. It was only when I ran to be president of Ukraine in 2004 that he actively campaigned against me. The extreme lengths he was willing to go to in order to get what he wanted became clear. I could not allow this to deter me; after I won, I realised that I needed to try to keep a workable relationship with him as the leader of our neighbour in the east. But the Putin I dealt with then no longer exists. He has since become a completely isolated and brutal despot who cannot stand any opposition.

 

 

One of the greatest weapons we now have against Putin is international solidarity and support. This is something that really bothers him. I know that, while news about our war made headlines all over the world and dominated the global conversation for several weeks, interest in stories of our territorial defenders is starting to wane. Fatigue towards the horrors of war is sadly common; we saw this with Syria, Yemen and our own Donbas. But those of us in Ukraine cannot afford to feel fatigued, or else we risk losing sight of victory. Our strength is now more important than ever. Although various Russian retreats are taking place, we hear stories that Russian troops are regrouping and planning to continue their attack. It is now that we must resolve to win this war.

 

We cannot do this without external support. This war is a defining moment, not just in Ukrainian history, but in defence of democracy. This is not just a regional conflict between Ukraine and Russia but a fight against tyranny and imperialism. Our army continues to need weapons and military assistance from all our allies. And we need monetary assistance to help us plug the holes that this war is blowing in our previously strong economy. Our leadership is not only at the forefront of the war with Russia, but is also fighting behind battle lines – in the safety of international offices and institutions – to secure the support from allies that we need in order to restore peace and freedom to Ukraine.

 

At the same time, we have an army of volunteers who must keep supplying our territorial defenders with the protective equipment they need in order to keep fighting on the frontlines. Thankfully, civil society organisations such as the Ukrainian World Congress have worked tirelessly to ensure a steady stream of non-lethal supplies to our defenders. They have also mounted a mammoth effort to advocate for our allies to send the weapons we desperately need, and impose the economic blockades and sanctions necessary to defeat Russian aggression. Our defenders will keep fighting until we finally achieve victory, and our supporters will keep doing everything they can to help them.

 

I strongly believe that victory for Ukraine is inevitable. When ordinary Ukrainians give everything up to fight for their freedom and dignity, victory is the only option. I cannot wait for the day when this war is finally over and Maksym and his colleagues will be able to open their theatre and stage new plays written by brave and defiant playwrights who will focus not on propaganda, but on their own voices and ideas. Today, we fight for freedom. Tomorrow, we will watch the plays of our authors who won this freedom, defining what it means to be Ukrainian.

 

• Viktor Yushchenko was the president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010

 

 

 

I share Yushchenko's enthusiasm.  International solidarity is essential.  And this is where I am so pleased that Joe Biden is my president,  because he did a great job uniting the nations of NATO into helping Ukraine.  WHAT A CONTRAST with this abominable Trump who wanted to eliminate NATO and ended up being the laughing stock of the international community.  Also Trump's tongue was constantly irritated from licking so much Putin's ass.

[Why?]

On 4/25/2022 at 4:44 PM, singalion said:

When I read such headlines...

 

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 61 of the invasion

 

Just wonder how long Putin intends to continue his "invasion" to Ukraine?

 

 

A aerial photograph showing a destroyed residential area in Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine.

 

 

From these pictures it is obvious that Russia did not undertake any "military" operation but planned to attack civilians.

 

I always harbor an unanswered question about war.  What is considered Civilian site and Military site?  What if military used Civilian sites, such as school, hospitals, houses to mount military operations against its enemy. Even then, there is possibility of Civilians being armed to shoot at their unsuspecting enemy?  Thus bombing these "Civilians sites" is still considered inhuman or not?  Under such situations, what would you have done if someone fired consecutive shots at you from a school ground?

[sgmaven]

On 4/26/2022 at 7:00 PM, Why? said:

I always harbor an unanswered question about war.  What is considered Civilian site and Military site?  What if military used Civilian sites, such as school, hospitals, houses to mount military operations against its enemy. Even then, there is possibility of Civilians being armed to shoot at their unsuspecting enemy?  Thus bombing these "Civilians sites" is still considered inhuman or not?  Under such situations, what would you have done if someone fired consecutive shots at you from a school ground?

Your lenses are probably coloured by whatever Kool-Aid that you have been drinking. Much of the civilian sites that have been wrecked and devastated by the Russians are purely civilian in nature. No army outpost or snipers harbouring inside. Take the hospitals, that only had patients and medical personnel. Or how about the theatre, where they clearly marked "Children" in Russian. None were spared.

[Why?]

On 4/26/2022 at 7:15 PM, sgmaven said:

Much of the civilian sites that have been wrecked and devastated by the Russians are purely civilian in nature. No army outpost or snipers harbouring inside. Take the hospitals, that only had patients and medical personnel. Or how about the theatre, where they clearly marked "Children" in Russian. None were spared.

You still have not answered my universal question.