US Foreign Policy 3.0: We're The Mets of International Diplomacy

[Russell Jaslow]

Sounds more like that convoy has run out of gas and food. US officials have said there are defections happening as well. That convoy is farking stalled has barely moved.

I hope that is not a feint by the Russians.

[Swansong]

A failed state with nukes and ICBMs doesn't sound so good to me.

No, in fact it sounds atrocious.

[Swansong]

I hope that is not a feint by the Russians.

At the risk of underestimating them, I'm not sure they're capable of such a feat.

The Russian military is a mess right now and it's on display for all the world to see. I think we should all be deeply concerned about what a humiliated Putin might do.

[rufus]

My guess is it’s pretty well defended. They are probably focusing on easier targets.

Ukraine did just capture one of Russia’s thermobaric missile launchers...

Hopefully still had some missiles left to be fired.

[Russell Jaslow]

If he does this: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/us-officials-fear-putins-government-may-arrest-americans-russia-rcna18088 then we should arrest all the NHL hockey players. See how he feels about that.

[Jimjamesak]

At the risk of underestimating them, I'm not sure they're capable of such a feat.

The Russian military is a mess right now and it's on display for all the world to see. I think we should all be deeply concerned about what a humiliated Putin might do.

Best case scenario: Peaceful revolution overthrows him.

Bad case: He Belkas himself and Russia.

Worst case: No further records exist.

[SonofSouthie]

Speed skating, volleyball, badminton, and track and field have all joined in.

It appears swimming is the only sport that will not ban Russian and Belarussian athletes. I wonder what their sponsors think...

The World Junior Championship scheduled to be held in Russia in August has been cancelled by FINA. The World Short Course Championship scheduled in December also in Russia hasn't been cancelled(yet)but Australia has already pulled out.

[dxmnkd316]

Again, Putin is bad, don't think for a second that removing him is going to give us anything better or worse. It's a complete dice roll.

Sometimes it works: Germany Post WWII, Japan, you could argue most of the Slavic states are plusses,
Sometimes it's a disaster: Iran, Germany Post WWI, countless Latin and South American countries

[Jimjamesak]

Again, Putin is bad, don't think for a second that removing him is going to give us anything better or worse. It's a complete dice roll.

Sometimes it works: Germany Post WWII, Japan, you could argue most of the Slavic states are plusses,
Sometimes it's a disaster: Iran, Germany Post WWI, countless Latin and South American countries

Honestly nothing will change with Russia until they get out of the “we need a buffer zone from German invasion” mindset.

[ScoobyDoo]

Honestly nothing will change with Russia until they get out of the “we need a buffer zone from German invasion” mindset.

So anyone figure out how Ukraine became Nazi? Cause I can't figure it out.

[rufus]

When they elected the Jew.

[French Rage]

I dunno, I think if we get rid of Putin this will be the time Russia starts contributing to civilization. The last 53 attempts didn't work, but I got a good feeling about 54.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

So anyone figure out how Ukraine became Nazi? Cause I can't figure it out.

When Ukrainians dethroned the last puppet Moscow sent to Kyiv, obviously.

[ScoobyDoo]

I dunno, I think if we get rid of Putin this will be the time Russia starts contributing to civilization. The last 53 attempts didn't work, but I got a good feeling about 54.

lmfao

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Honestly nothing will change with Russia

You should have just ended your statement here. Russia is a country that has always demanded strong, authoritarian leadership and I don't think it's really capable of any other form of government. Maybe democracy could work if you let the Siberian oblasts break up into their own independent republics, but that will never be allowed to happen.