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Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Jayhome24: 3:51pm On Mar 21, 2025
Ikaeniyan0:
Germany does not have the right to seize it
Ok Mr right go to Germany ad remove the ship yourself, ok.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by IyanAtiEgusi: 4:03pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Haha. Russia trying to evade sanctions! 😂

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Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by IyanAtiEgusi: 4:05pm On Mar 21, 2025
Commentor:
Or what?
or Akpabio will rape Natasha grin
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by BrainScanner: 4:05pm On Mar 21, 2025
Danisaint112:
Power crazy dictator Putin will learn the hard way. It's crazy when I hear fools tell you they prefer a Russian or Chinese world power rule than U.S.A

U.S.A might not be a saint but their leaders are ten times better than theirs. If Russia or China becomes world power by mistake, every body mind go dey. Una go know na rice and beans una dey chop since.

Na person wey never travel na him no know. Freaking dictators.
You too dey watch films made in USA
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by bigpicture001: 4:06pm On Mar 21, 2025
Quelme:
okay. You are neck deep into Western hullabaloo. I rest my case...
As it stands.. go to the BBC home page ND scroll down.. ND read an article about how Ukrainian troops were scattered by Russia ND plenty troops died forcing them to almost completely run away from Kursk...

Okay Russia journalist before those as well...?

Keep. Listening to trumps lies
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Burgerlomo: 4:08pm On Mar 21, 2025
Asonaijaaso:
Putin will give them 48hrs to release it.
And the 48 hrs will expire and nothing will happen
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Stolen: 4:11pm On Mar 21, 2025
bigpicture001:
Ok. Only Russia has nukes..? Grow up man!
DID YOUR MOTHER NOT TEACH U NOT TO PLAY WITH FIRE?


NUKES NA TOY?

KEEP POKING THE BEAR.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by NOETHNICITY(m): 4:20pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Does Russia have the right to invade and annex part of Ukraine? 😂

The tanker in question formed part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, an illegal network of dilapidated vessels used to smuggle oil at prices exceeding the £60-per-barrel cap imposed by international sanctions. These ships are a danger.

Germany was entirely within its rights as a coastal state to stop likely catastrophes that could wreak devastation on the Baltic Sea and its economy. What’s the harm in that?

We call them rogue ships. Putin employs them for illegal operations to finance his war against Ukraine. Germany is simply upholding the sanctions agreed upon by the EU, G7, and other allies. If anything, Germany deserves praise for taking a stand against Putin's lawlessness instead of looking the other way. You ought to be glad! 😊
Why mischievously misinform readers sayin ‘international sanctions’ imposed on Russia!
That is a sanction imposed by G20 group of nation!

Is G20 now now the official ‘international instrument’ of sanctions imposition?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by uniquetechng: 4:24pm On Mar 21, 2025
Commentor:
Or what?
The report says the ship has been held since January, so what 48hrs are you yapping about ?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Ushman333: 4:27pm On Mar 21, 2025
CrownedPhoenix:
Please enlighten me, what exactly did Russia do to Germany in WWII?
Germany was Capitulated by Russian then American forces.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Commentor: 4:28pm On Mar 21, 2025
uniquetechng:
The report says the ship has been held since January, so what 48hrs are you yapping about ?
Quoting the wrong person, buddy.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by AnyanwuSK(m): 4:29pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Does Russia have the right to invade and annex part of Ukraine? 😂

The tanker in question formed part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, an illegal network of dilapidated vessels used to smuggle oil at prices exceeding the £60-per-barrel cap imposed by international sanctions. These ships are a danger.

Germany was entirely within its rights as a coastal state to stop likely catastrophes that could wreak devastation on the Baltic Sea and its economy. What’s the harm in that?

We call them rogue ships. Putin employs them for illegal operations to finance his war against Ukraine. Germany is simply upholding the sanctions agreed upon by the EU, G7, and other allies. If anything, Germany deserves praise for taking a stand against Putin's lawlessness instead of looking the other way. You ought to be glad! 😊
I do not support Putin's war but see how you're typing like democrat propaganda machine.

What's the future of Africa in all these?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op): 4:31pm On Mar 21, 2025
NOETHNICITY:
Why mischievously misinform readers sayin ‘international sanctions’ imposed on Russia!
That is a sanction imposed by G20 group of nation!

Is G20 now now the official ‘international instrument’ of sanctions imposition?
Quit embarrassing yourself girl!😭😂

The measures against Russia aren’t exclusively tied to the G20, they’re supported by the EU, G7, and several other allies who collectively represent a huge portion of the global economy. So, are you saying that these collective actions don’t count as “international”? Or do you think the UN needs to send out invitations before anything can be considered legitimate? 😂

Tell me, If the G20, EU, and G7 got together to impose sanctions because Russia decided to fund its war with oil smuggled via rust bucket tankers, does that make those sanctions illegitimate? Or is it more likely that they’re responding appropriately to a rogue state flouting every rule?.Why should countries sit idly by while Putin uses ships/vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet to break international norms and destabilise regions?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Oakenshield: 4:34pm On Mar 21, 2025
SenatePresdo:
Donald Trump should lift the sanctions on Russia, let's see what European Union would do about it.

No be to dey follow person like mumu, if the person enter where you no want, e go affect you.

EU is an American Puppet.
wouldn't Russia use the European waters? Most sanction is carried out by Europe and not USA carries the one in their country
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Oakenshield: 4:34pm On Mar 21, 2025
Michael5143:
Russia will soon remember them

Like for Russia share for Germany
nothing Russia go do Germany now
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Oakenshield: 4:35pm On Mar 21, 2025
ednut1:
Germany has not forgotten what Russia did to them during WW2. Continue o
it was a combination of forces from different angles in Germany that led to their downfall. So let Russia start it as they are aggressors
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by bigpicture001: 4:35pm On Mar 21, 2025
Stolen:
DID YOUR MOTHER NOT TEACH U NOT TO PLAY WITH FIRE?


NUKES NA TOY?

KEEP POKING THE BEAR.
Sh taught me.. but didn't teach me how to assume only our compound do sun shine
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Oakenshield: 4:37pm On Mar 21, 2025
Stolen:
THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES.



RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT.
u guys are just funny so u think by the time Russia sends nuke other countries wouldn't retaliate? Let Russia nuke Ukraine and see reactions
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by ednut1(m): 4:41pm On Mar 21, 2025
Oakenshield:
it was a combination of forces from different angles in Germany that led to their downfall. So let Russia start it as they are aggressors
russia is an agreessor. But when usa/nato goes to iraq, Afghanistan they are not agressors 😂🤡
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by pquaver(m): 4:47pm On Mar 21, 2025
Stolen:
THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES.



RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT.
Na only russia get nuke.. Abeg go sit down.. Like Russia is immune to nukes.. Make una go release the vessel na
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Chickensoup: 4:53pm On Mar 21, 2025
I find such action as irrelevant. The war is at its last leg so why do that.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by NOETHNICITY(m): 4:56pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Quit embarrassing yourself girl!😭😂

The measures against Russia aren’t exclusively tied to the G20, they’re supported by the EU, G7, and several other allies who collectively represent a huge portion of the global economy. So, are you saying that these collective actions don’t count as “international”? Or do you think the UN needs to send out invitations before anything can be considered legitimate? 😂

Tell me, If the G20, EU, and G7 got together to impose sanctions because Russia decided to fund its war with oil smuggled via rust bucket tankers, does that make those sanctions illegitimate? Or is it more likely that they’re responding appropriately to a rogue state flouting every rule?.Why should countries sit idly by while Putin uses ships/vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet to break international norms and destabilise regions?
Sorry, I made a mistake saying G20 sanctions rather than G7

Regarding whether those sanctions could be considered as international the G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil are not considered international sanctions in the strictest sense because they are not imposed by a global body like the United Nations (UN). Instead, they are multilateral sanctions, meaning they are coordinated by a group of countries rather than being universally binding under international law.

International Sanctions – These are typically imposed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and are legally binding on all UN member states. Since the UNSC has not sanctioned Russian oil these sanctions do not fall into this category.
Words have meaning and if you say ‘international’ sanctions in this regard then you are misinformed.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by CodeTemplarr: 4:57pm On Mar 21, 2025
ednut1:
Germany has not forgotten what Russia did to them during WW2. Continue o
Russia is d new Germany.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op): 5:07pm On Mar 21, 2025
NOETHNICITY:
Sorry, I made a mistake saying G20 sanctions rather than G7

Regarding whether those sanctions could be considered as international the G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil are not considered international sanctions in the strictest sense because they are not imposed by a global body like the United Nations (UN). Instead, they are multilateral sanctions, meaning they are coordinated by a group of countries rather than being universally binding under international law.

International Sanctions – These are typically imposed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and are legally binding on all UN member states. Since the UNSC has not sanctioned Russian oil these sanctions do not fall into this category.
Words have meaning and if you say ‘international’ sanctions in this regard then you are misinformed.
Boy, if you are being pedantic about terminology, then perhaps you’d also care to explain why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, isn’t universally condemned as illegal under international law? Funny how that doesn’t seem to bother you when defending Putin. 😂

Since you feel ultilateral efforts by some of the world’s largest economies to curb an unprovoked war don’t qualify as important on a global level, then what does? Or unless the entire planet queues up at the UN Security Council to rubber-stamp every action, it’s meaningless? Is that really how you think the world works? Lol

Countries can't sit back and do nothing because the UN hasn’t issued its ticket of approval? Would you prefer Germany had ignored the vessel allowing it to float around through the Baltic Sea, all in the name of waiting for a mythical universal agreement?

If the so-called “multilateral” sanctions are illegitimate simply because they weren’t handed down by the UN, why have many nations chosen to abide by or at least respect the G7 and EU restrictions rather than openly defy them!🤷🏼.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Dennisochampa: 5:10pm On Mar 21, 2025
Ikaeniyan0:
Germany does not have the right to seize it
What right does Russia have to invade Ukraine?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Oakenshield: 5:16pm On Mar 21, 2025
ednut1:
russia is an agreessor. But when usa/nato goes to iraq, Afghanistan they are not agressors 😂🤡
where did the planners to bomb WT center come from? In case you don't know almost all the G7 attacked the countries you just listed and focus more on the terrorist and USA led the fight
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Class01: 5:22pm On Mar 21, 2025
Danisaint112:
Power crazy dictator Putin will learn the hard way. It's crazy when I hear fools tell you they prefer a Russian or Chinese world power rule than U.S.A

U.S.A might not be a saint but their leaders are ten times better than theirs. If Russia or China becomes world power by mistake, every body mind go dey. Una go know na rice and beans una dey chop since.

Na person wey never travel na him no know. Freaking dictators.
Where you don travel go? Make Una rest joor!!!
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by uunwanaobong3: 5:27pm On Mar 21, 2025
AS THEY ARE SEIZING RUSSIAN SHIP IN INTERNATIONAL WATER, BBC, CNN WILL NOT REPORT THIS........... BUT WHEN RUSSIA RETALIATE, GLOBAL MEDIA WILL NOT WANT YOU TO REST WITH "RUSSIA UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON GERMANY".
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by kmaster007: 5:35pm On Mar 21, 2025
Russia don cast. Russian that can't defeat Ukraine
ednut1:
Germany has not forgotten what Russia did to them during WW2. Continue o
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by goslowgoslow(m): 5:39pm On Mar 21, 2025
SenatePresdo:
Donald Trump should lift the sanctions on Russia, let's see what European Union would do about it.

No be to dey follow person like mumu, if the person enter where you no want, e go affect you.

EU is an American Puppet.
If EU is American puppet what is Trump to Russia?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by NOETHNICITY(m): 5:48pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Boy, if you are being pedantic about terminology, then perhaps you’d also care to explain why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, isn’t universally condemned as illegal under international law? Funny how that doesn’t seem to bother you when defending Putin. 😂

Since you feel ultilateral efforts by some of the world’s largest economies to curb an unprovoked war don’t qualify as important on a global level, then what does? Or unless the entire planet queues up at the UN Security Council to rubber-stamp every action, it’s meaningless? Is that really how you think the world works? Lol

Countries can't sit back and do nothing because the UN hasn’t issued its ticket of approval? Would you prefer Germany had ignored the vessel allowing it to float around through the Baltic Sea, all in the name of waiting for a mythical universal agreement?

If the so-called “multilateral” sanctions are illegitimate simply because they weren’t handed down by the UN, why have many nations chosen to abide by or at least respect the G7 and EU restrictions rather than openly defy them!🤷🏼.
No one is defending Putin here, but you just have to use the proper words to get your points across, simple!

The term ‘international’ connotes global consensus which is not the situation here!
The term western sanctions or multilateral sanctions would be more appropriate to describe the sanctions against Russia in this context

I’m simply not interested in delving into the specifics or the morality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that is not why I responded to you!

You keep saying they are some of the world’s biggest economies! And then so what!!!!!!
That still doesn’t connote a global consensus on the sanctions. Those countries you’re talking about don’t even comprise 30% of the world’s population for crying out loud, how then is that ‘international’?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Michael5143: 5:50pm On Mar 21, 2025
Oakenshield:
nothing Russia go do Germany now
Germany should fvck around and see.
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