Brit goes to Kyiv - sees no sign of war even while MSM reporting city surrounded
Posted: March 15th, 2022, 12:47 pm
I can't verify it, but the guy seems legit. Make of it what you will.
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Video was taken from Twitter account Lez Luther. I remember seeing someone post something from him before. Unfortunately he didn't catch any proof to his claims. The date was a separate shot at the beginning, so it could have been added in. He interviewed no one. He claimed every time he got his camera out the police were stopping him but no sign of that. And as one commenter remarked, videos from others showed snow on the ground and his does not (haven't verified that claim). Anyway, if he wanted to be convincing he needed to interview people on the street, but then he would need his own actors.
I know what you mean.Sarah wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 3:29 pmVideo was taken from Twitter account Lez Luther. I remember seeing someone post something from him before. Unfortunately he didn't catch any proof to his claims. The date was a separate shot at the beginning, so it could have been added in. He interviewed no one. He claimed every time he got his camera out the police were stopping him but no sign of that. And as one commenter remarked, videos from others showed snow on the ground and his does not (haven't verified that claim). Anyway, if he wanted to be convincing he needed to interview people on the street, but then he would need his own actors.
What's the old saying?Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 2:58 pm Why should we believe anything the MSM or the politicians say. They have just spent the last 2 years lying through their teeth.
I am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
A force of 100k plus troops is an invasion.endlessismyname wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 6:27 pmI am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
Many of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.jonrizzy wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 8:02 pmA force of 100k plus troops is an invasion.endlessismyname wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 6:27 pmI am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
These are the three main possibilities:Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 2:20 amMany of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.jonrizzy wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 8:02 pmA force of 100k plus troops is an invasion.endlessismyname wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 6:27 pmI am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
It's not really an invasion in the traditional sense. It's more a case of the Russians taking the fight to the Ukrainians rather than just sitting back and defending their interests/people in the Donbass region, and being continually shelled for their efforts.
There have been ten times that amount of armed thugs invading the USA for quite some time. There are liars that say the criminal invaders are not violent. Some pretend it is not happening. Others say that God sent them. The only for sure thing is that the world would be a better place if they were dead. Or at least stayed home. Their goal is the destruction of the USA. So in that regard it is truthful to call them disciples of satan. At least the Ukrainians are smart enough to shoot their invaders.
The USA has let in a lot of gangsters over the past century or so, from one country and another. In fact I think it's fair enough to say a lot of organised crime is either by certain immigrants, or by the children born in America. Certainly the case with the Italian Mafia, although it has become nativized. Or the Russian/Chechen Mafia. Or Latino drug syndicates.Fred wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 3:49 amThere have been ten times that amount of armed thugs invading the USA for quite some time. There are liars that say the criminal invaders are not violent. Some pretend it is not happening. Others say that God sent them. The only for sure thing is that the world would be a better place if they were dead. Or at least stayed home. Their goal is the destruction of the USA. So in that regard it is truthful to call them disciples of satan. At least the Ukrainians are smart enough to shoot their invaders.
There is a fourth possibilty. Russian recognition of the Donbass as a seperate independent republic accepted by Ukraine, no NATO or EU membership for Ukraine... ever; and Ukraine declare it's status as a neutral country.Niemand wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 3:27 amThese are the three main possibilities:Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 2:20 amMany of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.jonrizzy wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 8:02 pmA force of 100k plus troops is an invasion.endlessismyname wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 6:27 pm
I am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
It's not really an invasion in the traditional sense. It's more a case of the Russians taking the fight to the Ukrainians rather than just sitting back and defending their interests/people in the Donbass region, and being continually shelled for their efforts.
* Putin is doing what he did with Georgia, i.e. maintain several micro-states (or pseudo-states) along the border. This idea has the merit of being something he has done before.
* Putin wishes to get the current leadership removed and a more pro-Russia leader/puppet in. (Possible, although I think this clown Zelensky appears to be winning the propaganda war.)
* Full reintegration into a Russian led state like the USSR. (This is the view being promoted the most by mainstream media but not the only one.)
If he does the third, then he has the problem of occupying the Ukraine on a long term basis. As we know from Afghanistan or Iraq, conquering a place is one thing, but holding it is another.
I notice my Facebook stream is full of church members praising Zelensky and how brave and good he is. I doubt any of them had heard of him a few weeks ago. I expect no less from people who've spent the last two years believing in our own political leaders. My sympathy is with ordinary Ukrainians, not some eejit who appears continually for photo ops. It's the equivalent of David Walliams, being prime minister, and he cross dresses too. Zelensky has been busted for using pictures from a troop inspection last year as proof he is on the front line. Total chancer.
I see that as a combination of the first and second aims.Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 4:22 amThere is a fourth possibilty. Russian recognition of the Donbass as a seperate independent republic accepted by Ukraine, no NATO or EU membership for Ukraine... ever; and Ukraine declare it's status as a neutral country.Niemand wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 3:27 amThese are the three main possibilities:Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 2:20 amMany of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.
It's not really an invasion in the traditional sense. It's more a case of the Russians taking the fight to the Ukrainians rather than just sitting back and defending their interests/people in the Donbass region, and being continually shelled for their efforts.
* Putin is doing what he did with Georgia, i.e. maintain several micro-states (or pseudo-states) along the border. This idea has the merit of being something he has done before.
* Putin wishes to get the current leadership removed and a more pro-Russia leader/puppet in. (Possible, although I think this clown Zelensky appears to be winning the propaganda war.)
* Full reintegration into a Russian led state like the USSR. (This is the view being promoted the most by mainstream media but not the only one.)
If he does the third, then he has the problem of occupying the Ukraine on a long term basis. As we know from Afghanistan or Iraq, conquering a place is one thing, but holding it is another.
I notice my Facebook stream is full of church members praising Zelensky and how brave and good he is. I doubt any of them had heard of him a few weeks ago. I expect no less from people who've spent the last two years believing in our own political leaders. My sympathy is with ordinary Ukrainians, not some eejit who appears continually for photo ops. It's the equivalent of David Walliams, being prime minister, and he cross dresses too. Zelensky has been busted for using pictures from a troop inspection last year as proof he is on the front line. Total chancer.
These are actually the stated aims of the Russian incursion.
Completely agree. I think Russia has a genuine grievance and has been double-crossed by NATO in regards to eastward expansion. They have drawn a line in the sand this time and I don't blame them.Niemand wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 5:29 amI see that as a combination of the first and second aims.Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 4:22 amThere is a fourth possibilty. Russian recognition of the Donbass as a seperate independent republic accepted by Ukraine, no NATO or EU membership for Ukraine... ever; and Ukraine declare it's status as a neutral country.Niemand wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 3:27 amThese are the three main possibilities:Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 2:20 am
Many of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.
It's not really an invasion in the traditional sense. It's more a case of the Russians taking the fight to the Ukrainians rather than just sitting back and defending their interests/people in the Donbass region, and being continually shelled for their efforts.
* Putin is doing what he did with Georgia, i.e. maintain several micro-states (or pseudo-states) along the border. This idea has the merit of being something he has done before.
* Putin wishes to get the current leadership removed and a more pro-Russia leader/puppet in. (Possible, although I think this clown Zelensky appears to be winning the propaganda war.)
* Full reintegration into a Russian led state like the USSR. (This is the view being promoted the most by mainstream media but not the only one.)
If he does the third, then he has the problem of occupying the Ukraine on a long term basis. As we know from Afghanistan or Iraq, conquering a place is one thing, but holding it is another.
I notice my Facebook stream is full of church members praising Zelensky and how brave and good he is. I doubt any of them had heard of him a few weeks ago. I expect no less from people who've spent the last two years believing in our own political leaders. My sympathy is with ordinary Ukrainians, not some eejit who appears continually for photo ops. It's the equivalent of David Walliams, being prime minister, and he cross dresses too. Zelensky has been busted for using pictures from a troop inspection last year as proof he is on the front line. Total chancer.
These are actually the stated aims of the Russian incursion.
While I sympathise with ordinary Ukrainians, it is amazing how many people here can't see that NATO and the EU are a root cause of this problem...
Although it is worth pointing out that St. Petersburg is practically on top of both, and Kaliningrad is surrounded by it.
Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 16th, 2022, 2:20 amMany of whom were already in eastern Ukraine and had been for years.jonrizzy wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 8:02 pmA force of 100k plus troops is an invasion.endlessismyname wrote: ↑March 15th, 2022, 6:27 pmI am good friends with a person who has traveled extensively in the area and has multiple contacts there. There is definitely action, as in shelling, taking place. But, for example, my friend still gets on Skype once a week to take his Russian lesson with his teacher, who lives in downtown Kiev. It’s not an “invasion” in the sense that you would think of historically, apparently. You might even call it a “special military operation”, if you were so inclined.
It's not really an invasion in the traditional sense. It's more a case of the Russians taking the fight to the Ukrainians rather than just sitting back and defending their interests/people in the Donbass region, and being continually shelled for their efforts.
Right out of the Hitler playbook. There are Germans in Poland and Austria. We must invade.