Thread: How dangerous is Vladimir Putin?

Never trust Russian dictators

https://teakdoor.com/world-news/2077...ml#post4331238 (Poland sends troops to Belarus border)

NATO Chief Raises Alarm on Russia Military Build-Up Near Ukraine

(Bloomberg) -- The head of the NATO military alliance urged Russia to prevent any escalation in the wake of its build-up of forces near the border with Ukraine.

“What we see is a significant, large Russian military build-up, we see an unusual concentration of troops and we know Russia has been willing to use these types of military capabilities before to conduct aggressive actions against Ukraine,” Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the 30-nation North Atlantic Treaty Organization, told reporters on Monday.

“We call on Russia to be transparent on their military activities, to reduce tensions and to prevent any escalation,” Stoltenberg said after talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels. “This is a clear message from all NATO allies.”

The build-up of tanks and troops near the border with Ukraine has western capitals worried that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be planning a repeat of the 2014 invasion. In Moscow, senior officials and others close to the leadership say the Kremlin aims to make clear that any further western steps to provide weapons or expand military facilities in Ukraine would cross Russia’s red line.

Stoltenberg declined to elaborate on the size or composition of the Russian deployment. “The fact that we see this military build-up also reduces any warning time between a decision in Russia before they’re able to conduct a military aggressive action against Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said.

“What we currently see along the border is not a purely military build-up because Russia has already brought a military armada to our borders in spring and has never really withdrawn since,” Kuleba said. “What we see now is a deteriorating situation where Russia is demonstrating that it can quickly activate the already amassed troops and equipment and that every option including a military one is on the table.”

NATO Chief Raises Alarm on Russia Military Build-Up Near Ukraine

He is just behaving like this because he understands the Russian psyche. They always want to feel like they have the biggest dick in the room. If the public see's him swinging around their big metal dicks, then they can forgive him for most of the other atrocious shit he says and does. This is one of a few games he must act out in order to maintain power. We should not take in personally, it is just what he has to do to maintain power in his own little sad hermit ice kingdom. There is a line, he is aware of that line and he won't cross it because Putin is many things, one being a swollen [at][at][at][at], but one thing he isn't is stupid.

Originally Posted by misskit

What we see is a significant, large NaGastani military build-up, we see an unusual concentration of troops and we know NaGastan has been willing to use these types of military capabilities before to conduct aggressive actions against Russia

FIFY.

Of course it's Vlad trying to divert attention from Belarus and spread resources thin.

He is a c u n t after all, and is telling the belarus fat boy what to do.

I don't see why it is Vlad that should be embarrassed about the ongoing refugee crisis Europe is facing.

Originally Posted by sabang

I don't see why it is Vlad that should be embarrassed about the ongoing refugee crisis Europe is facing.

I didn't say he's embarrassed about it. I said he's a c u n t for organising it.

Can't you read?

Oh, so Putin organised it all. To make Nato & the US look exceedingly silly, right? Well it certainly worked, so I guess the invasion of Iraq must have been Putins fault too.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I didn't say he's embarrassed about it. I said he's a c u n t for organising it.

Can't you read?

Why not include TRUMP too Putin and Trump colluded ........it would make lot more sense.

Originally Posted by global

Why not include TRUMP too Putin and Trump colluded ........it would make lot more sense.

You're a bit retarded eh?

Originally Posted by OhOh

• Russia has managed to secure the largest share in Iran’s huge Chalous gas discovery, a move that could have huge economic and geopolitical consequences

It will have a huge consequence for the mad mullahs when they spend the money trying to keep in power.

The chinkies must be a bit pissed off at getting sidelined into second place too. I bet they were rubbing their grubby little hands together for a while there.

Originally Posted by global

Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 certification process

The consequence:

Gas prices in Europe above $1,100 per 1,000 cubic meters

Natural gas prices in Europe moved up on news of suspended certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator in Germany

16 Nov, 23:47

"December futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands spiked to more than $1,100 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since October 20, according to ICE date.

Gas prices climbed to $1,116 per 1,000 cubic meters by the end of the trading session.


Natural gas prices in Europe moved up on news of suspended certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator in Germany. Gazprom also did not book extra capacity for natural gas transit via Ukraine and Poland on Wednesday."

Gas prices in Europe above $1,100 per 1,000 cubic meters - Business & Economy - TASS

Excellent news.

More grist to the mill.

One suspects Gazprom is making more money whilst NS2 is shut off.

Originally Posted by OhOh

One suspects Gazprom is making more money whilst NS2 is shut off.

All good.

As long as everyone realises the Russians can't be trusted, that's the most important thing.

Telephone conversation with European Council President Charles Michel

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel.

November 24, 2021
19:20

"A number of current international issues were discussed in depth during the call.

Regarding developments on the Belarus-EU border, the emphasis on both sides was on the importance of resolving the migration crisis in conformity with the norms of international humanitarian law. Support was affirmed for systematic EU-Minsk cooperation, as agreed during President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko’s telephone conversations with Acting Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. In this context, Vladimir Putin described as counterproductive the intentions of European states to impose another round of sanctions on Belarus.

The use of water cannon, tear gas, stun grenades and other riot control means by Polish security forces was raised. Hope was expressed that Charles Michel would work with Warsaw to prevent violence against the migrants and actions that might inflame the situation.

During an exchange on the domestic Ukrainian conflict, it was emphasised that there is no alternative to the Minsk Package of Measures as the foundation for a settlement. The President of Russia expressed concern over Ukraine’s continued provocations aimed at fuelling tensions on the contact line. The need for Kiev to end its policy of discrimination against its Russian-speaking population, in violation of Ukraine’s international commitments, was also addressed.

At the request of Mr Michel, Vladimir Putin informed him about the steps taken to implement the provisions of the trilateral agreements on Nagorno-Karabakh of November 9, 2020, and January 11, 2021. These agreements will make it possible to restore peaceful life and rebuild economic and transport ties in the South Caucasus. The presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan and the prime minister of Armenia will review these matters at their meeting in Sochi on November 26.

The situations in Afghanistan and Libya were also discussed."

Telephone conversation with European Council President Charles Michel • President of Russia

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

As long as everyone realises the Russians can't be trusted, that's the most important thing.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel.

What is it like knowing that all other leaders are aware of you being a lying cvnt . . .

Russian military buildup puts Washington on edge

Washington is on edge as Russia's military buildup threatens a confrontation, with fears escalating following reports that U.S. intelligence shows Russian forces preparing to push into Ukraine.


Even as the nation’s capital goes quiet for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration must contend with reports that nearly 100,000 Russian troops are stationed at various locations on the country's western border, with no sign of those numbers waning.


Tensions have grown so high that the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday warned of “unusual Russian military activity” near Ukraine's eastern border and in the annexed peninsula of Crimea, telling U.S. citizens not to travel there.




“U.S. citizens are reminded the security conditions along the border may change with little or no notice,” the embassy said.


The new warnings come as Ukraine, a strategic U.S. ally, this week began to publicly trumpet that Russia could invade as soon as January or early February, much like when it annexed the Crimean Peninsula in 2014 and backed an insurgency in eastern parts of the country that continued on. More than 14,000 people have since been killed in that conflict.


A similar land grab, which would be the second in less than 10 years, has global implications and could trigger a massive military conflict as well as geopolitical strife between Russia and Western nations.

MORE Russian military buildup puts Washington on edge | TheHill

the Russian energy giant threatened to cut off gas supplies

Yes, just keep reminding everyone, that's the ticket!

Another day, another step to peace:

Statements by leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia following trilateral talks


November 26, 2021 20:00

Sochi

"President of Russia Vladimir Putin:

Colleagues,

To conclude our trilateral meeting, I would like to thank again my colleagues, the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia, for agreeing to come to Russia today and to discuss the situation taking shape in the region in general and as regards the settlement of the Karabakh problem.

I should say from the start that our talks today were very constructive. It was an in-depth analysis of the current situation. We gave credit to the efforts of the Russian peacekeepers, border guards and those specialists who conduct mine clearing and ensure people’s return to their homes.

I also want to stress that we agreed on a number of issues which I consider vital.

The first of them is the establishment of mechanisms for border demarcation and delimitation between the two states, and we agreed to complete this work by the end of the year. I hope it will happen as soon as possible. There are no obstacles to establishing such mechanisms.

Second, I would like to mention a very important and sensitive point related to humanitarian issues, and we have also made good progress here.

Finally, we held an in-depth discussion on economic issues, on developing economic ties, and spoke about unblocking transport corridors as the first step. This concerns both railway and road traffic.

I think we ought to thank our deputy prime ministers who have been working on this issue for a long time, and we agreed that next week they will meet in Moscow to sum up some of the results and announce the decisions we approved today.

Thank you very much once again for today’s work. I want to thank both the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev:

Thank you very much, Mr President.

To begin with, let me once again express my gratitude for today’s meeting as well as for your efforts to create a favourable atmosphere in resolving issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

A year has passed since the trilateral Statement put an end to the war between the two countries, and we generally view this year as a positive one. I would like to use this opportunity to thank you again, Mr President, and the Russian Defence Ministry for the peacekeeping efforts in Karabakh. There have been no serious incidents in the zone of responsibility of the Russian peacekeeping forces.

There have been many important events during this year. This is our second meeting in this format; the first one was held at the beginning of the year and this one is to finish the year. I do not want to repeat what the President of Russia said about delimitation, demarcation and unblocking of transport arteries.

Today we have had a very detailed and I would say sincere talk on all these issues. We openly discussed our plans that cause concern of both parties, and I think the key is that the decisions we made regarding settling arguments and disputes will contribute to making the situation in the South Caucasus safer and more predictable.

Also, as the President of Russia noted, humanitarian issues were discussed. Azerbaijan always consistently advocated the observance of all humanitarian norms, be it during hostilities or afterwards. I must say that after the hostilities ended, over 100 Armenian servicemen were returned to Armenia, including one today who had been wounded and was treated by Azerbaijani doctors, as well as a civilian who got lost on our territory. It means we have always proceeded from the primacy of the principle of humanism and we are set to proceed in that direction. We see the same commitment from the Armenian side to build conditions for the situation in the region to be more predictable.

I repeatedly said that we in Azerbaijan are ready to turn the page after many years of confrontation with Armenia and start the stage of normal interaction. I think in this format we are approaching our goals. Russia is a friend and strategic partner for Azerbaijan, I would even say, more than a strategic partner, and the level of trust-based relations between Azerbaijan and Russia also contributed to finding a solution to the most sensitive issues with Armenia.

I think our meeting will yield good results, which will be visible very soon and the situation in the region will become safer and more predictable.

Mr President, thank you again for the invitation and for today’s meeting.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan:

Mr President, allow me to thank you again for the invitation and, of course, for creating a positive working atmosphere.

I want to stress that we had a very positive meeting, a positive conversation. We discussed practically all the issues on the agenda. It was not a meeting meant to conceal problems. It was a meeting where we openly discussed all issues. I want to note that it is very positive that we clarified our positions and it turned out that we do not have disagreements on some issues which seemed to exist prior to the meeting.

I want to say that indeed, regarding reopening of all transport and economic routes in the region we stated that we have a common understanding of how the routes will operate.

The topic of delimitation, demarcation and the start of this process is not new, and we discussed it as well. We also adopted a trilateral Statement, which says that conditions need to be established for that, which means some sort of security and stability mechanisms on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan must be created.

Obviously, humanitarian issues were also discussed.

I generally hold a very positive view of today’s talks and today’s meeting. I want to thank our strategic ally, the Russian Federation, for the initiative. I think that if our talks gain momentum based on this meeting, we can expect real results.

I reaffirm the readiness of Armenia and the Government of Armenia, which got its mandate from the people of Armenia, to usher in the era of peaceful development for our country and for our region. We are committed to that and today’s meeting clearly contributed to the implementation of this agenda.

Thank you.

Vladimir Putin:

To conclude, I want to stress again that the meeting was highly useful and timely. As has been said, we signed a Statement on the results of our today’s work. The public and the media can read that statement. It gives a more detailed account of what we worked on and what we agreed on.

You can see to my left our present to both our Armenian and Azerbaijani friends: an olive branch, a symbol of peace and wellbeing. I sincerely hope that today’s agreements will be followed on and will create conditions for further steps in normalising relation in the entire South Caucasus. "

Statements by leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia following trilateral talks • President of Russia

Originally Posted by OhOh

Statements by leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia following trilateral talks

Not bad . . . stoke trouble and cause friction between two nations, let them have a go at each other and then step in to calm matters.

And morons lap it up

How exactly did Putin stoke trouble between Armenia and Azerbaijan then?