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Mabuggi88:
Stop twisting stories, the article says the G8 is like using G8 membership to lure Russia to end Ukraine war meaning they know Russia wants G8 membership. You people know all these but because you have already seen Russia as demigod, won't say the truth

So to drive your point home, Russia is like a rabbit and G8 membership is a carrot which the European Union is dangling in front of Russia? (That’s hilarious) The treatment that the EU got in drafting the 28 point peace plan should tell you how irrelevant the G7 is becoming. They were SIDELINED! Their economy is becoming weaker by the day.

Yes between 1998 and 2014 when Russia took Crimea, the G8 gave Russia prestige, legitimacy, access to Western capital and influence at the top western table. Putin and Lavrov have repeatedly said they have no interest in joining G8, the world has moved on. How many members do BRICS have in 2014? Just 5. Russia may worry about G8 then but today full BRICS member is 11 and that is around 40% of global GDP, not to talk of the GDP of countries who has joined BRICS but not a full member yet, and around 40 more countries who are desperately lining up in the queue to join. Do the maths and forecast yourself and see how the G7 stack up.

Does Russia need the G-group anymore? NOPE
Will Russia see re-invitation to the G-group as a weighty leverage to end the war? NOPE (Don’t make me laugh). Besides, America started the war.
Will Russia benefit from rejoining the G-group? Of course. That means more trade and ease of doing business. The G-group needs Russia more than Russia needs the G-group.

jacobs2015:
When I tell people that BRICS is delusional and a non serious entity, they get upset without knowing anything abt how international politics and relations work.

Why would Russia want to join the West as trading partners? Why not continue with her delusional BRICS members for business?

But in your mind, you know how international politics and relations work? The article explicitly stated that Europe WANTS Russia to join. Europe cannot survive without Russia oil, so inviting Russia back to the G-group will automatically means the European Union will have to end the embargo, remove the G7 price cap, remove shipping and insurance sanctions on Russian crude, remove restrictions on gas, LNG, and pipeline trade, which in such scenarios, the EU could legally buy Russia oil again. The viability of the entire European industry rely on that Russia oil and Europe knows it.

And BRICS is delusional and a non serious entity? You CLEARLY know about how international trade and economy works....Very CLEARLY

The manoeuvre look similar to the manoeuvre that crashed the Polish F-16 fighter jet in Poland three months ago. Pilot probably passed out because of the G-force and couldn't regain consciousness enough at that low altitude.

Not a bad deal at all but Zelensky would think otherwise. Is he going to be happy with the deal? No. Does he have a choice? No. That's what it means to be a puppet of America. Talk about getting stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Fake tears. They caused all this issues in the first place by turning Libya into a free-for-all passage for weapons and terrorism. And I'll say it again - America DOES NOT CARE about any "Christian" anywhere. They only care about the treasures under your soil and their own strategic interest. And I'm not discounting the fact that there's no terrorism in Nigeria, yes there is but America is known to poison you then offer to sell you the antidote. There's no smoke without fire.

Onlinetutor7:
Each of those area of military funding are taken into consideration in the budget.

$180 billion is similar to what the Military spends on just Research and Testings for a year.

That amount cannot shake the Military budget, let alone the whole budget. Let alone causing financial strain on the economy

And if truly they are carrying out a proxy war in Ukraine, the $180 Billion is being put in proper use, because it allows for real time assessment of Russia capabilities from the comfort of being a proxy. Since they are already spending as much in Research on advancing just to be above their rivals

Chief you’re focusing on the wrong metric. Did I say U.S. military cannot afford $180B? No. The point is that spending that amount on a single, stagnant conflict that they are not winning is politically unsustainable. Wars don’t end only because a country “runs out of money”, they end when public support collapses, allies stop contributing, and domestic priorities start demanding attention. That is exactly what’s happening in America right now, which is why Washington is suddenly pushing for a negotiated end. Political will, not the size of the Pentagon’s budget, is what determines whether a war continues.

You also think Russia is not assessing America's technical capabilities? Common that's laughable. America may have been able to assess Russia's manpower capabilities but Russia actually has not used its most advanced weapons in this conflict because it actually is not a war. If it's a war, we would probably see Ukraine's cities and towns turn to what Gaza currently looks like. Putin made it clear it's a special military operations, if it's an all out war, Ukraine would know whatsup.

And again on USAID like I said before, saying it has positive outcomes doesn’t change its purpose. U.S. government strategy documents openly describe foreign aid as a tool for influence, shaping policy environments, countering rival powers, and securing American interests. Countries take the aid because they need funding, but that doesn’t make the motive charitable. USA is NOT a charity and none of this is “propaganda”. You only need to read a little more and probably pay attention to geopolitics.

Onlinetutor7:
You made a wrong assertion in saying the war in Ukraine is having financial stress on the America economy.

The amount you quoted is just a small fraction of America military budget, not even American budget as a whole.

As for all you wrote as regards the USAids to Africa those are just propaganda.
As someone that works in the Medical field I have seen the positive effects of those Aid in my line of profession.

If those Aids are not needed, we wouldn't be taken them.

Did I at any point say the war in Ukraine is having financial stress on America? No. Has it actually had some impact on the US economy? Yes primarily through indirect channels rather than direct costs. The war exacerbated inflation that was already high, pushing prices higher through commodity price surges.

About the aids. Are they funding public health programs and humanitarian assistance? Yes. Are they also funding America's economic & security objectives? promoting regimes that aligns with USA's interests, election monitoring, countering USA rivals - (Russia, China) etc? Yes yes and yes. That's where most of the money goes. But easily accessible facts are propagandas to people like you.

Onlinetutor7:
I don't think financial loss is a basis for the truce, because West African countries have gotten more financial support from U.S than Ukraine since the War started.

The reason for the truce is that TRUMP is a man of peace and never supported the war in the first place.

You may need to study American yearly budget to understand that the military aid going to Ukraine since the war started is just an insignificant fraction of their military budget.

180 billion dollars is NOT an insignificant fraction of America’s budget. America has the largest military in the world with more than 750 military bases across the globe. America has more than 2 million military personnel in both active service and reserve. Where do you think their salary comes from if not from the military budget? Retirement benefit and healthcare for service member, where do you think the money come from?

And maintenance of those 750 military bases abroad and the military infrastructures at home? The military budget covers the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force etc. The military budget also covers research and development, operations, military constructions etc.

You “studied” America’s annual military budget but forgot to research how it’s spent. So no, that $180 billion dollars (and probably counting) is not an “insignificant fraction” of their budget. They simply have no more money to spend fighting Ukraine war. Trump made that clear to the Europeans but the Europeans themselves are broke.

Onlinetutor7:
I don't think financial loss is a basis for the truce, because West African countries have gotten more financial support from U.S than Ukraine since the War started.

The reason for the truce is that TRUMP is a man of peace and never supported the war in the first place.

Chief, if you don't know what you're talking about, it's ok not to say anything you know? America has spent more than $180 billion dollars on Ukraine. In the same period, the whole of Africa didn't receive 10% of that in aids (in form of USAID). And if you don't know, those money that America send to Africa are not for charity. They are for covet strategic reasons such as business friendly laws that favours America's businesses and interests, they are for encouraging US institutions, discouraging the influence of Russia and China, part of those aids are funding certain media in Africa. It's also been uncovered that those "financial support" funds the boko boys in Nigeria.

So no Chief, they are not "financial support". America is not a charity. They're giving the money to protect their interests and grow their influence.

Onlinetutor7:
How is it America proxy war, if they are the once pursuing for peace in drawing out a peace plan.

If you're fighting a proxy war, constantly depleting your own weapons and defence systems, losing billions of dollars in the process while your country is in huge debt and you're not winning the war while the citizens of your own country are lamenting about inflation and public opinion is waning away from Ukraine. What do you do? You call a truce. Let's use some common sense.

Now Russia and America are secretly drawing up peace plan. Guess who's not involved? Ukraine and the European Union. That shows it's America's proxy war against Russia. Zelensky has been used and dumped but ruined his country and killed tens of thousands of his citizens in the process. And European Union? well, have you seen a toothless dog lately? Cuz I've got one to show you.

History in the making. Nigeria can't afford to miss out on this

Iamzik:
Which car model has this engine, please?

It's a BMW 330D bro

N57 Engine. It's a straight inline 6 litre engine with single dual scroll turbo. Came stock with 258 horsepower and 560 newton meters of torque. 8 Speed ZF gearbox. It will do 0-62 in 5.6 seconds. I’d normally use a car for a while and sell it off but this one - I’m driving it till it breaks apart. Enjoyable and fun to drive and most importantly, reliable.

In both 2022 and 2023, and even any given year, the percentage of Indian immigrants that came to the UK surpasses that of Nigeria. You will very hardly see an Indian turning on ring lights to make immigration related contents. But my country people?! Forget.

I've lost counts of contents I've seen by fresh Nigerian immigrants on YouTube, TikTok, X with titles like:

The things I've learned in the UK after 2 weeks - (Breaking News: I Now Know Everything After 14 Days)
One week in the UK - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - (Just Landed Yesterday, Already Doing Full Documentary)
Want to buy COS? Watch! - (Public Service Announcement From Your New UK Minister of COS Affairs)
This is important if you want to secure COS - (Gather Here If You Want COS Before Bedtime)
How to secure COS from Nigeria - (Exclusive Secrets Only I, Who Arrived 30 Minutes Ago, Can Teach You)
The DOs and Dont's in the UK - (UK Regulations According to Me, Oracle of Manchester Zone 2)
What you MUST know about dating in the UK - (As a UK Relationship Expert With 3 Days Experience)

Then the name changes and tiles - Oluomo of Bury, Iyaloja of Peckham, Amuludun of Hull, Igwe of Sunderland - (conferred on them by His Majesty King Charles III)

What exactly is Nigerian's problem? What is it?

Immatex:
China’s Africa re-colonisation process and strategy - debts and investments managed by Chinese.

Soon China towns will emerge in all of these countries!

There are Chinatowns in major cities in the UK, USA, Canada etc. Now what?

Way too young to be retiring. She still has a lot of firepower in her

kingthreat:
USA is not invading Nigeria. USA will simply use drones and their airforce to bomb terrorist targets. The war is on the bandits and terrorists, that our government rather let have a field day than stop. By the way, why are you jittering? what is on is on.



Don't mind those that are scared. If you have nothing to hide, why then are you scared

USA will simply use drones and their airforce to bomb terrorist targets and they'll simply go home or go back to their base? What is USA gaining from this? Have you asked? I don't give a hoot about Nigerian politics or politicians. Most of them - past and present are stooges for America, Britain and EU. T3rrorism in Nigeria has always been a political tool and there's America's handwriting on it, obviously with complicity of domestic actors in Nigeria. It's the same scene out of the same old playbook playing out. I guess that's why I'm jittery.

manmade:
USA involvement in Korea put a stopped to the harassment of the southern Korean by the Northern sides, the country was later divided into two , similar things happened in Yugoslavia and they're better off now as split nations , after all this country was once divided along the northern and southern protectorate before the amalgamation of 1914.

The involvement of the US in the Korean War helped defend South Korea from the North’s invasion, yes but it ended in an armistice, resulting in the division of Korea into two separate states. You can't compare Yugoslavia break up to that, the contexts are very different, Yugoslavia’s dissolution in the 1990s involved violent conflict and complex political challenges. So I don't think is accurate to draw a direct parallel between these events.

USA involvement in South Korea was to stop the influence of communist China in Asia. Do you see any similarity now that Nigeria is aligned with BRICS which China is spearheading?

It's the same with their involvement in Yugoslavia, it's all to maintain the security of NATO and to prevent Russia from gaining influence in the Balkans. And besides, the violent breakup in Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo) could spill into NATO countries and maybe the rest of Europe which is not in the interest of America. My point is, USA doesn't get involved in these kind of things unless there's a strategic interest. So when you talk of Korea and Yugoslavia, my question is - what is USA gaining from this involvement? We can't sit here and pretend it's because of "christian genocide".

What is Mr. Onanuga smoking? The president was propped up by the SEE EYE HAY. Allowed the biggest USA consular to be built on Nigerian soil. You're all complicit in selling out Nigeria, you think you're in control? No your puppet masters knows the exact strings to pull and they've started pulling it. Kiss goodbye to Nigeria as we know it.

My relentless gospel is - If you think whatever you are facing in Nigeria is bad. It will be worse when USA gets involved. Nigeria will be another Iraq, they are setting the groundworks already. Either Buhari or Tinubu regime green lit USA consular to be built in Nigeria. This will be the biggest USA consular ever built but on Nigeria soil. Everything is falling into place. Now they are planning a military action because of "Christian genocide" in Nigeria. I'll keep saying it, this is not about party politics - APC - PDP stvpid stuffs or Islam v Christianity. This is an existential threat to Nigeria and the Sahel. You want Nigeria to divide? Yes USA will divide it for you, no problem but not the way you wish. You don't know what's coming.

If you understand what happened in Libya and Iraq, you wouldn't want USA to get involved in Nigeria. USA's involvement in any country has never been in the interest of that country but of the strategic interest of USA. Open your eyes! Wake up! Sudan was split into two, Congo was split into two, Libya is a skeleton of its former self and you want the same powers that caused these havocs to come and "save your christianity" in Nigeria? Who do us this thing God

Whoever (amongst Nigerians) is giving this Arnold guy validation, all I've got to say to you is "sorry". You guys are looking through the scope of religion (Christianity) and you can't put 1 and 1 together, the Americans are looking at something a lot more strategic that you fail to see.

This is not a Christianity v Islam or APC v PDP thing. I'll revisit this comment when there plans actually plays out. It's looming.

jUeLiZ:
what resources are you talking about?.... 😂
America has oil too

"America has oil too’. Lol of course, and billionaires have money but still want yours. Learn a thing or two about the petrodollar system before thinking your comment is funny.

Helinuse:
So for now that you still control the oil, show me the use of it. Show the benefits you derive from it.

If none, then they deserve to come take it.

Lovely. When in doubt, outsource the theft. Very forward thinking and inspirational.

Saturnalia:
There is no way Trump is not as guilty as Epstein and Andrew. Trump that likes grabbing them by the pvssy.

Of course he's as guilty as Epstein, Andrew, Peter Mandelson etc. Erika Kirk is involved in their sick trafficking cult but she just may never be probed.

DeepSight:
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. . . . Thus you agree that these are early steps in a general plan towards regime change?

Well if it looks like a duck, swims, like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it's safe to assume that it's exactly a duck. America has always used ridiculous pretexts to justify invasion, war, regime change etc, and the claims about "christian genocide" is not an exception. America doesn't give a flying duck (pun intended) about any Christian in Nigeria.

dollypi:
What does this mean for Nigeria?

Anyone with insight, please share

It basically means Nigeria's crude oil and natural resources are of strategic interest to USA and they need to install their puppet to ensure smooth flow of the resources for cheap or barely nothing.

That will give the warmongers in Europe and Washington something to think about

The colonisers who sold the illusion of "democracy" will NEVER allow an ancient dinosaur to rule them for four decades but same colonisers enjoys Paul Biya's regime because of course natural resources is flowing cheaply to their own countries.

Must be Lupin and Ben. You can't tell me otherwise

I'm opening the bank app just to make sure all these notifications aren’t debt collectors trying new platforms. When I'm sure they aren't debt collectors then I’ll open my coffin, because clearly I’ve been dead for a while if I’ve got that many notifications.