Steppenpig Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks like they've got a winning strategy. Expect the Bank of England, PBoC, BoJ, ECB to be looking on jealously. There's an idea. We should re-annex Calais and Aquitaine. That should bring on the Sterling crisis that they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) ON SKy news now that 400 Russian tanks are entering Ukraine. http://www.thejournal.ie/tanks-enter-ukraine-from-russia-1767802-Nov2014/ Figures there are lower but they said 400 as news that just came in. Edited November 7, 2014 by Corruption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail the Tripod Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 China was closed for centuries...they built walls to keep us out. It was as much to control (tax) trade as it was for defense, just like Hadrian's wall(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 ON SKy news now that 400 Russian tanks are entering Ukraine. http://www.thejournal.ie/tanks-enter-ukraine-from-russia-1767802-Nov2014/ Figures there are lower but they said 400 as news that just came in. Do we actually have 400 tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 ON SKy news now that 400 Russian tanks are entering Ukraine. http://www.thejournal.ie/tanks-enter-ukraine-from-russia-1767802-Nov2014/ Figures there are lower but they said 400 as news that just came in. The bit I saw said armoured cars and heavy artillery had crossed, but tanks were on the Russian side, if they have crossed this is a serious moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The bit I saw said armoured cars and heavy artillery had crossed, but tanks were on the Russian side, if they have crossed this is a serious moment? A column of 32 tanks, 16 howitzer cannons and 30 trucks carrying troops and equipment crossed the border into separatist-held Lugansk region Thursday, Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko nothing like a bit of numberwang.....is there a day gone by where the Ukranians havent pled the Russians are here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCountOfNowhere Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hope you fixed your gas price for the winter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks like the Russian Bear thread really is going to collapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) The bit I saw said armoured cars and heavy artillery had crossed, but tanks were on the Russian side, if they have crossed this is a serious moment? Yes theyve crossed, apparently NATO have said it as opposed to the Ukranians Edited November 7, 2014 by Corruption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes theyve crossed. what, as in Religiously crossing, or that Ukrain says theyve crossed (again) or what facts do we have apart from a press release by Ukraine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes theyve crossed, apparently NATO have said it as opposed to the Ukranians Sky news said that the 400 tanks were "Deploying on the border", where are you hearing that this numbers of tanks have crossed the border? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sky news said that the 400 tanks were "Deploying on the border", where are you hearing that this numbers of tanks have crossed the border? Sky News the same time as you But its on bbc website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29952505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sky News the same time as you But its on bbc website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29952505 "An armoured column including 32 tanks and 30 trucks has crossed into eastern Ukraine from Russia, Kiev says." That is not the same as 400 tanks, they are on the border on the Russian side, if they cross this is a serious escalation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sky News the same time as you But its on bbc website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29952505 the news are reporting the press release of the Ukraine Lying Government. "The trucks were carrying ammunition and fighters, said a military spokesman, but the BBC cannot confirm his report." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 "An armoured column including 32 tanks and 30 trucks has crossed into eastern Ukraine from Russia, Kiev says." That is not the same as 400 tanks, they are on the border on the Russian side, if they cross this is a serious escalation. Sky News said 400 and theyve crossed the border. This confirms NATO made the claim, its rolling news so im only repeating they said it was 400 http://news.sky.com/story/1368812/dozens-of-tanks-enter-ukraine-from-russia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sky News said 400 and theyve crossed the border. This confirms NATO made the claim, its rolling news so im only repeating they said it was 400 http://news.sky.com/story/1368812/dozens-of-tanks-enter-ukraine-from-russia Your link says 32 tanks? Sorry to be pedantic, but if 400 hundred tanks go over the border that is going to be BREAKING NEWS on all channels, I`m not seeing this yet. Sam Kylie on Sky said the 400 hundred were "deploying" on the Russian side, not crossing, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corruption Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Your link says 32 tanks? Sorry to be pedantic, but if 400 hundred tanks go over the border that is going to be BREAKING NEWS on all channels, I`m not seeing this yet. Sam Kylie on Sky said the 400 hundred were "deploying" on the Russian side, not crossing, yet. OK i must have misinterpreted that, but i was sure he said 32 and then he heard something on his earpiece and said it is 400. We will see shortly whats happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 FT Markets @FTMarkets 5m5 minutes ago Watch for free - Video: Why Russia’s rouble is tumbling http://on.ft.com/1AybjUU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPinwheel Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wow, 400 tanks went in and only 32 survive? Devastating defence by Ukraine, how did they destroy so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interestrateripoff Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hope you fixed your gas price for the winter.... Why there won't be any gas... Fixing is irrelevant.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Mr. Putin has apparently sent his tanks out for a drive in the country - the country next door. But, so far, gold and silver appears to be saying "Blah!". I suspect that he is just testing the waters though. See what reaction there is from the West. Reminds me of Hungary where the Russian troops had orders to retreat if NATO had shown any hint of a back-bone. NATO didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venger Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Do we actually have 400 tanks? There are some armoured tank experts on the forum - I personally don't know - but doubt we that number at any rush-in distance. Had to laugh, but also feel a bit concerned, with Russia's reaction to NATO airforce display in Wales the other month. Has the Russian Embassy started trolling Nato on Twitter?Russia mocks the full-size models of military vehicles displayed at the Nato summit with tiny toys Thursday 04 September 2014 *[PIC 2] A full-scale model of an F35 Lighting II fighter jet at the Nato summit http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/has-the-russian-embassy-started-trolling-nato-on-twitter-9712251.html I suspect that he is just testing the waters though. See what reaction there is from the West. Reminds me of Hungary where the Russian troops had orders to retreat if NATO had shown any hint of a back-bone. NATO didn't. At Checkpoint-Charlie in the 61, the US gathered tanks, and the USSR calmly brought into view an exact corresponding number of tanks, to equalise the situation - and the situation later calmed. Russia feeling some consequence though now, in this world of bailouts, QE, forever growth and forever HPI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 There are some armoured tank experts on the forum - I personally don't know - but doubt we that number at any rush-in distance. Had to laugh, but also feel a bit concerned, with Russia's reaction to NATO airforce display in Wales the other month. Tanks without air superiority would be pointless against US technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Tanks without air superiority would be pointless against US technology. US interest rate rise instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Tanks without air superiority would be pointless against US technology. I think probably the Russians have thought that one through. On my visit to NATO, it was pointed out we could wage full scale war versus the Warsaw Pact for 3 days. If they werent repelled by then, it was NATO Nukes next. I think we were stronger then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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