Mad Vlad Putin

[Mike1940]

He really is a piece of s***t to offer Ukranians a safe corridor into Russia its immoral and all so he can use it to hoodwink the Russian general public. The sooner he gets taken out of office the better.

[The Aquila]

Sadly, the only way he’ll leave office is if someone puts a bullet through his head!

[WHL]

Sadly, the only way he’ll leave office is if someone puts a bullet through his head!

Sadly?

[The Aquila]

Sadly, the only way he’ll leave office is if someone puts a bullet through his head!

Sadly?

Yes, because in an ideal world he would quit or let the Russian have a democratic vote to get rid of him. sadly he won’t so a bullet is the only way!

[WHL]

Sadly, the only way he’ll leave office is if someone puts a bullet through his head!

Sadly?

Yes, because in an ideal world he would quit or let the Russian have a democratic vote to get rid of him. sadly he won’t so a bullet is the only way!

Nothing sad about someone putting a bullet in him, not in my book.

[Dominic]

Sadly?

Yes, because in an ideal world he would quit or let the Russian have a democratic vote to get rid of him. sadly he won’t so a bullet is the only way!

Nothing sad about someone putting a bullet in him, not in my book.

You've completely missed his point. The sadness refers to the lack of democracy.

[The Aquila]

Sadly?

Yes, because in an ideal world he would quit or let the Russian have a democratic vote to get rid of him. sadly he won’t so a bullet is the only way!

Nothing sad about someone putting a bullet in him, not in my book.

You can interpret it the way you want to but I am not saying it’s sad if someone puts a bullet in him!

It’s a sad case that he won’t do the honourable thing and step down or let his people have a democratic vote!

[WHL]

Yes, because in an ideal world he would quit or let the Russian have a democratic vote to get rid of him. sadly he won’t so a bullet is the only way!

Nothing sad about someone putting a bullet in him, not in my book.

You can interpret it the way you want to but I am not saying it’s sad if someone puts a bullet in him!

It’s a sad case that he won’t do the honourable thing and step down or let his people have a democratic vote!

Totally agree with you, just got our wires crossed , apologies

[Cappielow1]

He really is a piece of s***t to offer Ukranians a safe corridor into Russia its immoral and all so he can use it to hoodwink the Russian general public. The sooner he gets taken out, the better.

There, sorted that for you

[Mike1940]

Well said cappielow1 I wanted to say that..........

[Jimgward]

Well, there’s plenty of USA GOP supporters backing Putin…. Including Trump, manny of his GOP senators and governors and many of the media…. Fox especially…

Also, Johnson and his Tory party are not without sin…. Almost all have taken Russian money to buy their allegiance…. Johnson has given the Russians 30 days to get their assets out of the UK. The EU has sanctioned 800, the UK 11 (as of this morning)

Johnson will stop buying Russian gas and oil…… at the end of 2022 (maybe)

Ireland had taken over 2,000 refugees, by Sunday…. The UK 300….

Patel has lied many times about the UK response, as has Johnson…. How anyone can support this pair, I am at a loss to know…. However, I am realistic enough to know that England will vote him in again, given the chance….

[Jimgward]

Poland

Ukraine’s close ally, with which it shares a 310-mile border, had received 1,204,403 refugees by Tuesday, the UNHCR said.

The government has announced plans to set up an 8bn złoty (£1.34bn) fund for people fleeing Ukraine, including the provision of a one-off payment of 300 złoty (£50) for each refugee.


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Hungary
A country that seven years ago built barbed-wire fences and deployed attack dogs to keep out refugees had allowed 191,348 Ukrainians to enter by Monday, according to the UNHCR.

Local media claim that the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has softened his longstanding anti-refugee rhetoric ahead of April elections.

Romania
Another border country, it has taken about 143,000 refugees as of Monday.

Foreign minister Bogdan Aurescu has said Romania is “open … to all those in need”, and that the refugees will be provided with “whatever is needed for them to feel safe”.

Slovakia
Slovakia, another neighbouring country, had taken in 140,745 Ukrainian refugees by Monday, the UNHCR said.

On 24 February, the country’s prime minister, Eduard Heger, said: “Slovakia is ready to help every Ukrainian who asks for such help.”

Czech Republic
The number of refugees who have arrived in the country has doubled since Friday, the interior minister, Vit Rakušan, has said with more than 100,000 now in the Czech Republic, most of whom have arrived by train and car.

The surge in arrivals is close to overwhelming officials at processing centres with Prague’s Congress Centre forced to close temporarily on Monday.

“We are dealing with a migrant crisis of unprecedented proportions,” said Rakušan who said it was a “problem” that most were coming to the capital and the country now needed to reorganise support. “Our registration centres can serve 8,000 to 10,000 applicants a day,” he told Reuters.

Moldova
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One of the poorest countries in Europe, which relies heavily on Russian gas, had accepted 82,762 refugees from Ukraine by Sunday, the UNHCR said.

The government has expressed concerns about the possibility of being invaded by Russia, and is seeking to join the EU.

Germany
About 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have so far arrived, with most coming through Poland, according to reports on Monday.

The interior minister, Nancy Faeser, told the weekly Bild am Sonntag that Germany would take refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine no matter what their nationality.

France
About 2,500 Ukrainians had arrived in France, with some then looking to go to Spain and Portugal as well as the UK, the interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, said on Sunday.

Ireland
The Irish government minister Roderic O’Gorman revealed on Tuesday that 2,200 Ukrainians had arrived in the country.

The day after Russia invaded, the Irish government lifted all visa restrictions. It also instructed airlines to accept Ukrainians who did not have passports but had some other form of ID such a driving licence or birth certificate.

United Kingdom
The Home Office said on Monday evening that it had granted visas to 300 Ukrainian refugees under its family scheme.

[Jimgym]

To add to it, Germany is blocking efforts to extend the SWIFT ban and has publicly opposed sanctions targeting Russian energy companies.

[Jimgward]

Apparently, Britain is now complaining to Ireland for taking in refugees.... saying it is a security issue for Britain (they really mean, it is embarrassing that Ireland has taken 3,000 now to Britain's few hundred

[Dominic]

Why aren't there mass protests in the streets of UK against the Government's stance? Or are the population generally in favour of it?

The latest opinion polls show the Tories are almost level with Labour again.

[Jim B]

Considering Cyprus has taken nearly 3,000 Ukrainian refugees according to the Cyprus Mail it makes the UK efforts appear pathetic.

[Jimgym]

Here is a list of some Western companies who trade in Russia and their plans.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... -invasion/ A string of major Western companies are boycotting Russia following Vladamir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

But while some of the biggest names in business have announced they are pulling out, some have decided to remain.

McDonald’s - going

When McDonald's opened its first restaurant in Moscow in 1990, it was seen as a defining moment for the triumph of capitalism after the Cold War.

But the company, which has 850 restaurants and 62,000 staff in Russia, now says it has a responsibility to “do the right thing” and quit the country following the invasion of Ukraine. However, it has said it will continue to pay staff there.

Mondelez - staying

The maker of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars has so far been silent on whether it will curtail operations in Russia, although Dirk Van de Put, chief executive of Mondelez, has observed his firm does “big business” both there and in Ukraine.

Mondelez, previously part of Kraft Foods, has owned Cadbury since 2010 and is also behind Alpen, Oreos and TUC biscuit brands.

Levi Strauss - going

The iconic blue jeans made by Levi were a symbol of dissent among Russians who dreamt of freedom during the Soviet years.

Since the end of the Cold War the company has made about 2pc of its revenues there, but bosses have now halted sales due to the “devastating” Ukraine conflict. They have also donated $300,000 (£227,842) to humanitarian aid.

Levi store moscow
Levi's will be closing their stores in Russia CREDIT: Getty Images
Unilever - staying

The consumer goods giant behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise suspended imports to and exports from Russia but continues to sell “everyday essential” products there which are made locally.

Unilever, which claims to put “purpose before profit”, has facilities in Moscow, Omsk, Saint-Petersburg, Ekaterinburg and Tula.

Ben & Jerry’s, which sparked a backlash for halting sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, has been virtually silent on Ukraine - only criticising the US for “fanning the flames of war”.

Imperial Brands - going

Imperial Brands has become the first big tobacco firm to join the exodus from Russia, saying it had "suspended all operations" there including sales and production at a factory in Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad.

The company said its decision was due to the “highly challenging environment in Russia as a result of international sanctions and consequential severe disruption”.

Danone - staying

Danone, the world's largest manufacturer of yoghurt, has vowed not to make new investments in Russia but continues to sell dairy products, water and baby foods there.

Antoine de Saint-Affrique, the chief executive, justified this position by saying his company had a “responsibility to the people we feed, the farmers who provide us with milk, and the tens of thousands of people who depend on us”.

Coca-Cola - going

Long one of the most enduring champions of consumerism, Coca-Cola has suspended its business in Russia.

In a statement, the company said: “Our hearts are with the people who are enduring unconscionable effects from these tragic events in Ukraine.”

Rival Pepsico has said it will continue to operate but only selling “essentials” such as milk and baby formula.

pepsi sign moscow
Pepsico says it will only sell 'essentials' in Russia CREDIT: AFP
Kellogg’s - staying

The breakfast cereal manufacturer behind Corn Flakes and Coco Pops says it has suspended “all shipments and investments” into Russia.

But the company, which also makes Pringles, has three factories in the country and continues to sell products there.

British American Tobacco - staying

BAT, which makes Dunhill and Lucky Strike cigarettes, says it has cut marketing spending and capital investment in Russia.

However, the company, which says it is “deeply concerned” about the Ukraine conflict, continues to operate for the most part in Russia.

Reckitt - staying

The owner of Durex condoms and Dettol surface cleaner, has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "unconscionable".

However, the company has decided to keep its business there, which makes about £400m annually, open for now

[Jim B]

Jimgym

You missed out the Tory Party, they're still taking donations from Russia.

[Lincoln]

Jimgym

You missed out the Tory Party, they're still taking donations from Russia.

Do you have the details of this?

[Jimgym]

Jimgym

You missed out the Tory Party, they're still taking donations from Russia.

I prefer not to use the this as yet another excuse to bash the Tories, merely because of party affiliations.