I thought i was the only one that thought sanctions were an insane policy to adopt. The enhanced trade/diplomacy between Russia and China could have been foreseen, but seems to have been missed. Much like having a withdrawal strategy from Iraq and Afghanistan, thinking further than 'today' seems to be beyond most military and political leaders.

I disengage, I turn the page.

There's quite a lot of training in several countries. Notably Poland but also even in the UK. There are also the usual "trainers and observers" on the ground. It's in the public domain - I won't be telling any secrets. I think it's the usual proxy war and weapons testing. Pretty much like all the wars since WW2 except the ones about oil - which also plays are a part here.
One of the things I'd be interested in is: does Ukraine get the weapons for free? Sounds unlikely, particularly with the US. Although maybe Poland/Latvia have a lot more skin in the game plus a hatred of Russia. I can imagine Polish weapons given freely but don't know.

Red and Blue Army!

Where did you hear that? You simply absorb Russian propaganda, you must be such a target now they know how credulous you are.

JCC data shows that 57% of the grain from Ukraine went to developing nations, with the top destination being China, which received nearly a quarter of the food.

For the avoidance of doubt, The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) facilitates the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to allow ships to safely export grain, other foodstuffs and fertilizers, including ammonia, from Ukraine via a maritime humanitarian corridor. The JCC was established on 27 July 2022 in Istanbul. It comprises representatives of Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Turkey and the United Nations.

Edited by Mapletree (20 Jul 2023 9.20am)

Are you totally incapable of research or independent thought?

Good, in that case look up where the 'data' came from to which Stirling alludes. And do that before you comment. Stirling constantly makes assertions that come straight out of the Russian Bot play book, I wonder how those assertions come into his mind.

He lives in the very swamps of the internet I am afraid.

I'm interested in the truth.

As for my attitude towards Russia, you're a liar or just ignorant. I have criticised Russia and disagreed with the invasion. The only difference is that I agree with Farage and Orban that the US and Nato enabled this war with bad policy.

You on the other hand were on here saying that IQ tests were designed by Jews so that their scores looked better than others.

You're the fruitcake believing nonsense.

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