What next for Putin?

Herr-Berbunch · 03-31-14, 08:58 AM

Finland?

Quote:

Finland is not a Nato member, meaning a Russian invasion would not be considered an attack against the alliance. The commander of the Finnish air force has said it has increased surveillance operations over the Baltic Sea in recent weeks.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...s-9224273.html

One thing I have noticed is the BBC newsreaders' pronunciation of Putin - before the Ukraine thing it was Pew-tin, now they all say Poo-tin.

Let's hope it's just some wild speculation from a not-very-important 'advisor'!

Dread Knot · 03-31-14, 09:15 AM

You keep hearing how Putin wants to rebuild the Soviet Union. Taking Finland is rebuilding the Russian Empire. Considering the hell Ivan went through in just reacquiring parts of Finland in the 1940s, I wouldn't think interest would be strong on that front again.

Wolferz · 03-31-14, 09:41 AM

A Crimean vacation.

Skybird · 03-31-14, 10:11 AM

Andrej Illarionov, if you google the name, you find some interesting detail about him, he certainly is no lunatic , but also, he obviously has a strong personal issue with Putin. Listen to him, he does not seem to deserve to be ignored - but take him with a grain of salt.

I see little signs, or none, that the Russians start to retake Finland.

German finance minister Schäuble yesterday compared Putin to Hitler. That was so very clever, since Schäuble is too high in political callibre as if Moscow can just ignore that. This useless comment will backfire against German investors in Russia, bet on it. Hope he enjoyed the seconds-long relief - it will cost others dearly.

Jimbuna · 03-31-14, 11:34 AM

I doubt Russia would have as much trouble taking Finland as they did in 39/40.

The burning question must be...if Russia does invade, what will the west do about it?

BossMark · 03-31-14, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The burning question must be...if Russia does invade, what will the west do about it?

Nothing much the UK could about it as we have only few 1000 regular soldiers thanks to a certain party...............

AVGWarhawk · 03-31-14, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The burning question must be...if Russia does invade, what will the west do about it?

Shake a big stick!

03-31-14, 09:41 AM	#3
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	A Crimean vacation. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

03-31-14, 10:11 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,712 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Andrej Illarionov, if you google the name, you find some interesting detail about him, he certainly is no lunatic , but also, he obviously has a strong personal issue with Putin. Listen to him, he does not seem to deserve to be ignored - but take him with a grain of salt. I see little signs, or none, that the Russians start to retake Finland. German finance minister Schäuble yesterday compared Putin to Hitler. That was so very clever, since Schäuble is too high in political callibre as if Moscow can just ignore that. This useless comment will backfire against German investors in Russia, bet on it. Hope he enjoyed the seconds-long relief - it will cost others dearly. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-31-14, 11:34 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I doubt Russia would have as much trouble taking Finland as they did in 39/40. The burning question must be...if Russia does invade, what will the west do about it? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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03-31-14, 09:15 AM	#2
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	You keep hearing how Putin wants to rebuild the Soviet Union. Taking Finland is rebuilding the Russian Empire. Considering the hell Ivan went through in just reacquiring parts of Finland in the 1940s, I wouldn't think interest would be strong on that front again.