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This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...

You’re leaving out the part where the US removed nukes from Turkey.
But Russia didn’t invade any countries at the time. Made more sense to do that deal. This time we can’t let them win anything of significance.
 
It's why we need to target the oligarchs and their families.

Don't care if it's 5-yr old oligarch children. Load them up on planes and fly them into the cities Putin is targeting.

Start with the Big Names. When the other guys figure they and their families are next, they will figure out how to "off" Putin.

Putin is killing hundreds of children right now, in Ukraine. A handful of oligarch children is a small sacrifice to bring this to a quicker end. Eff them all.
Screw it, Viva la Revolution! Bring back France, 1780!

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And this is why the Russians might be being "risk averse" with their troop deployments...they're not worried about getting them killed, they're worried about them quitting...


Hoping it will lead to sudden mass surrenders but I am not holding my breath.

Ukraine should tell these kids that of they surrender they will be given asylum in Ukraine when the war is over if they want it.

Because many probably fear being shot when they get back to Russia.
 
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I have to keep reminding myself that there is absolutely nothing I can do to help this situation otherwise I sit around getting overly angry and frustrated. But it is hard. Part of me wants us to just go in with our troops and put an end to this, but that risks not only an actual nuclear war, but also many of our allies turning their back on us because it shows we don't care if nuclear war comes to them. There are far more people than just Ukranians we have to be concerned with here. Alliances are stronger than they've been in a long time, the EU is growing in unity, and NATO likely comes out of this stronger as well. There is no way that Putin really wins if we stay united on this front. But that's a long game and it's going to leave us frustrated and Ukraine likely getting overrun unless someone in Russia takes care of the problem for us.

I do think we need to continue to escalate the sanctions every few days. Start seizing all financials for every Russian oligarch. Deport all of Putins family back to Russia and then begin doing the same with ALL Oligarchs and their families. There is no reason for any Oligarchs being anywhere outside of Russia right now.
1. You can directly help by giving to any reputable NGO relief organization.
2. Contact your members of Congress and tell them to support Ukraine in any way possible.
 
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Hoping it will lead to sudden mass surrenders but I am not holding my breath.

Ukraine should tell these kids that of they surrender they will be given asylum in Ukraine when the war is over if they want it.

Because many probably fear being shot when they get back to Russia.
Ukraine has already done that.
 
I’m taking this article with a grain of salt. If true though, we’ve reached the “Downfall” stage.


A lot of ways to read that, considering that there isn't even a suggestion of attacks on Russian soil.

Let's hope it's to protect them from internal threats, and not because he anticipates his next move will bring a NATO response on Russia.
 
I have to keep reminding myself that there is absolutely nothing I can do to help this situation otherwise I sit around getting overly angry and frustrated. But it is hard. Part of me wants us to just go in with our troops and put an end to this, but that risks not only an actual nuclear war, but also many of our allies turning their back on us because it shows we don't care if nuclear war comes to them. There are far more people than just Ukranians we have to be concerned with here. Alliances are stronger than they've been in a long time, the EU is growing in unity, and NATO likely comes out of this stronger as well. There is no way that Putin really wins if we stay united on this front. But that's a long game and it's going to leave us frustrated and Ukraine likely getting overrun unless someone in Russia takes care of the problem for us.

I do think we need to continue to escalate the sanctions every few days. Start seizing all financials for every Russian oligarch. Deport all of Putins family back to Russia and then begin doing the same with ALL Oligarchs and their families. There is no reason for any Oligarchs being anywhere outside of Russia right now.

A few of these oligarchs have dual citizenship or are no longer Russian citizens. Many live in Europe, Cyprus, France, Asia and even in the USA.
 
I've been wondering if the Ukrainians or someone else could offer payment to Russian soldiers that surrender and give up their weapons. Their families at home must be suffering and we know the troops are starving.
I read at least one trait that was suggesting that was actually something that was happening, or being discussed. I don't know how accurate it was though.
 
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