The UK government has done WHAT?

Jesus Christ, maybe the government don't give a shit about Ukraine, but do they not understand that it is the whole of Europe that's under attack?

If Putin gets away with invading Ukraine, do they really think he'll just say "thank you very much, I'll stop there"?

This is utterly shameful.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy42x3g7r89o

#Ukraine #Putin #Russia #UKPolitics #OilSanctions

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC News

@statsguy

“If Putin gets away with invading Ukraine, do they really think he'll just say "thank you very much, I'll stop there"?”

Yes: if you read/ believe the US neo-con Russophobic warmongers who write eg in The Atlantic Council!

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/putins-next-move-five-russian-attack-scenarios-europe-must-prepare-for/

No: if you read/ believe other more considered, less warmongery types who write for eg The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft!

https://quincyinst.org/research/right-sizing-the-russian-threat-to-europe/#

Personally, I’m more inclined to the view that Putin has *never* intended to invade Europe after sorting out Ukraine! However, imo it’s quite possible that Trump’s deranged administration would welcome a Russia-Europe war & could even foment one in order to weaken both sides & boost US “primacy”!

#Europe #Russia #War #Ikraine

Putin’s next move? Five Russian attack scenarios Europe must prepare for

Whether emboldened by victory in Ukraine or motivated by a loss to pursue success elsewhere, Russian president Vladimir Putin is likely to continue his campaign of aggression.

Atlantic Council

@GrumpyOldFart @statsguy

'...could even foment one in order to weaken both sides & boost US “primacy”!'

...which is basically the same as demolishing every other building in the town to make your house look more attractive. Stupid humans make me sick.

@macronencer @GrumpyOldFart @statsguy Sarah C. M. Paine on how to navigate in this new cold war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjtlOd2lbWU
Sarah C. M. Paine — Concepts to Navigate the Second Cold War

YouTube