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unclejb2:
I'm wondering why Ukraine cannot stage an attack on any Russian city. Russia also need to feel the heat of destruction

Ukraine doesn't have the firepower to. Plus, NATO and the EU would have advised Zelensky not to be on the offensive as that might take away the public sympathy away from Ukraine and Ukrainians.

However, intel and weapons have proven to be resourceful to Ukraine so far.

Kremlin must be upset right now and it knows it can't send its calvary. It would win but Russia would give the West an idea of its strength.

Prosperous111:
Abeg make Putin no see this pixure oh

Ahh abi nah NATO dey fight Russia in disguise

This is it. On paper, NATO can't get involved but 'unauthorised fighters' can join in. You just have to imagine the sort of fire power Ukraine has to withstand the constant Russian attack.

Putin can't claim the EU, UN, and NATO are directly involved but he must be suspicious since the start of the war.

Efewestern:
I'm taking about the Iraqi-Iranian war were Iran was sanctioned from all angle and Iraq armed to the teeth.

Infact, the only reason Saddam saw it necessary to invade Iran was because Iran was
heavily sanctioned and Isolated by the rest of the world, even the USSR was arming IraQ, yet Iran sustained the war for eight years and was able to go offensive within two years.

Now, we are talking about RUSSIA, a far more sophisticated country, advance military, self-sufficient in almost everything and you say they would collapse in just 4 weeks under sanctions?

Do you really think Russians won't rally behind their government in situation such as this? The protest you saw was just another propaganda to make it look Russia is loosing at home.

Like I have said earlier, Ukrainians will be on the loosing end and Russia is ready to sustain the crisis even if it lasts for ten years.

Again, that was different in that temporary waivers were granted for oil importation from certain countries.

If you check out the list of sanctions, their weight and who backed the United States on those sanctions, you'd realise that it is nothing close to what Russia is experiencing at the moment. Even Russian media covered the anti-war protests and were the first to sum up the figure of over 5,700 Russians already arrested before it got to the CNN and bulk of the Western Media.

Putin started this war without the full backing of his very cabinet let alone the people of Russia. Since the war, he has fired nothing less than two people in the top ranks of the military. Propaganda will run normally but not when Russian TikTokers are going live with the protests.

Also, you need to ask why Russia, as powerful and huge as its army is is yet to fully invade Ukraine. This is day four and areas Russian troops took over have been wrestled out of their hands. Putin has looked to Chechnya mercs to fight his fight and that is not even enough given how brutal Chechnya's fighters are.

Ukraine will lose heavily and so will Russia. There is no victor in war but this particular war won't be a walk in the park for Russia. The sanctions have been devastating on Russia's economy and it was the same that many referred to as 'toothless' initially.

rodini5551:
Is Hungary in support of Russia

Hungary and Russia have a long-standing relationship.

Efewestern:
The Iraqi war was fought under heavy sanctions. Sanctions can be deadly to an economy, but you guys are just over hyping its impact.

Russia can sustain this crisis for 10years even with sanctions. The only people I feel for are the Ukrainians whose cities are been bombarded day in day out and the some Russians who will feel the slight impact on their economy.

The Iraqi sanctions and that of Russia are very different and Iraqi had little success because the entire country went with the government unlike what applies with Putin and Russia.

In the case of Iraq, it was mainly targeted at agriculture and the government upped its agricultural game almost instantly but there were deaths, malnutrition and outbreak of diseases on a large scale. Russia's economy is regarded as 'middle upper economy', not buoyant, not poor. However, these sanctions are not just coming from the UK and US or the United Nations, like that of Iraq but the West, including some Eastern Europe countries and neighbouring countries of Russia.

What's worse is that they can still sell weapons and oil but can't receive money since SWIFT is unavailable to them. Russians made panic withdrawals, their oligarchs were hit with direct sanctions and there have been protests in Moscow despite massive arrests.

Except the people support their government, sanctions as this one turn the people against their government and worse — the oligarchs who support the government. It is very different from that of Iraq.

SarkinYarki:
They will be back on swift soon ...the game is still on .. Zelensky will be the loser here

And who will put them on SWIFT? LMAO!

SarkinYarki:
They survived worst during Hitler's siege ..

Did you know why? Because Eastern Europe formed an alliance — the USSR. No one country beats an alliance except in movies.

Like I said, I doubt you understand what is at play here. Russia's ban is useless because SWIFT is unavailable to them.

SarkinYarki:
Very good ..it's time we stop feeding the west

I doubt you understood the article.

Anyways, Putin and Russia won't last 4 weeks with this sanctions. I don't see how they will survive it. Internal conflict will most likely tear Russia apart if this lingers. Putin's fears are valid but like Ojukwu, he failed to analyse the West's worst case scenario.

VEHINTOLAR:
Your source please ?

37% as of 2020 sef. Didn't know I mentioned a wrong quote for the United States.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/267131/market-share-of-the-leadings-exporters-of-conventional-weapons/

Zulu2022:
Russian say the will attack any country interfering,so what hv de Don to country supplying food nd arm nd hardware,even I guess Estonia or Lithuania are asking there citizens to be taken to Ukraine to help them in war, Russian hv not attack dem ooh,e go end in tears,china way de support dem de hide face sef

Russia is all noise.

Help2020:
Lol. Go and research first dude. Russia has more nuclear weapons than US.

Research?

USA

The first country to develop and to military use nuclear warheads in the world. Everything started from the Manhattan project, a research that had one particular goal in focus – to develop and produce the first nuclear weapon. Americans were the first to wield such powerful weapon. Everything started in 1941, which is date of the beginning of Manhattan project. Since the end of the Second World War, United States became the leading country when it comes to possessing nuclear warheads and it lasted approximately to 1980s. We should also bear in mind that United States are also the only nation that ever used nuclear weapon in military conflict.

In 1960, the amount of warheads stored by Americans exceeded 30,000. However, it is worth to note that throughout the entire period of the so-called Cold War, USA managed to build approximately 70,000 nuclear warheads, what is more than all other countries with access to nuclear weapons combined. From the first test that happened in 1945 to this day, the USA conducted 1054 tests of atomic bombs. Still, as a result of introduced restrictions on the amount of warheads one state can possess, the current number has dropped to 6500 warheads. Noteworthy is also the fact that out of this number, United States deployed only 1600.

https://armedforces.eu/compare/country_USA_vs_Russia

Russia

The second most important state when it comes to researching, developing, and then storing nuclear weapon. Although the Russians managed to catch up with Americans later on, it was only in 1949 that the first nuclear test conducted by then the Soviet Union occurred. It was still quite a surprise for the Western Powers, who believed that Russia won’t be capable of producing nuclear warheads until 1953-1954. After the first test, the nation in question started to rapidly increase the amount of warheads they possessed. In the end of 1980s, they were the leading power when it comes to total number of warheads stored. It was approximately 40,000 warheads.

Nowadays, similarly to United States, the Russians store a total number of 6490 warheads, what is scarcely more than USA. When it comes to the number of deployed warheads, the amount is the same as in case of Americans, namely 1600 deployed warheads. We should also remember about the fact that Russia conducted over 700 tests, what makes them the second most important nation when it comes to developing nuclear weapons. However, it was the Soviet Union that managed to create the biggest bomb in the world. Known as Tsar Bomba, it had blast yield of 50 megatons of TNT.

https://armedforces.eu/compare/country_USA_vs_Russia

I sincerely don't understand the pepper soup gist you guys peddle around to have arrived at the conclusion that Russia has more nuclear warheads than the United States. Now provide your source.

Help2020:
700 billion blablabla. When are they spending the money on? Are they not the one producing the weapons again?

The United States produces 30% of weapons in the world. Russia produces 20% while France and Germany come in at a distant third and fourth.

Zulu2022:
Even Russian warhead before reaching nd crossing ocean,the u s.a will tell there satan2 calm down,I just want to see u.s air fight,cos there good in it, believe me if Russian attack any NATO countries like Estonia,Poland de way fight jet nd drone go full Russian neighboring countries go fear Putin,de best de citizens can do is to Liv the country nd if you think the u.s will not out Shame attack Russian,after so much threat nd bully from Russian as ppl think ,then u need to rethink

Russian can't attack any NATO country. I repeat, Russia does not have the balls to attack any NATO country.

Help2020:
US is taking this nonsense too far. Hope they are ready for nuclear war? Right now Russia is ready to start the war.

You guys keep shouting 'Russia is ready'. FFS, Russia has just 6000+ nuclear warheads while the United States, as of 1960 had 30,000! You guys still don't understand that Russia is not a manufacturing or producing nation like China and the United States. Russia is not what most of you think it is on paper.

BluntTheApostle:
How am I contradicting myself?

We want a balanced account, not just account from the Western media.

Read up on wars! Propaganda is a war tool. Controlling the media is controlling 1/3 of any war. Unfortunately, you can't get a balanced view during wars. At best, you'll get conflicting reports.

If the West and NATO ban Russian media, then Putin is half defeated. Russian media tried on their part by reporting in Russia that Ukraine was the aggressor.

It's not whether or not you like it. Deploying a sound propaganda machinery during war is psychological and the West just one on this.

BluntTheApostle:
George Orwell was right.

The West wants to control the media. But all they give us is an unbalanced account of the war.

Everyone is guilty of propaganda.

Propaganda is a part of war.

The West should stop with their double standards.

You are contradicting yourself here. True, propaganda is a part of war and it is about who controls the narrative. It could be via sanctions, ban or force. Propaganda is essential in winning any war and the EU is not wrong to take this step. Russia's troll farm has been on overdrive since the war started. However, they added bullying and threats, which exactly isn't bad in times like this.

There is nothing like 'free speech' when cards are off the table. It's war and the earlier we understand it, the better for our very own sanity.

baralatie:
The bold says it all
Does it not?

International politics is clearly above you. Just stick to local politics and talk PDP/APC. No offence intended.

baralatie:
Zelensky was the tipping edge of the problem that started in 2014 between Ukraine and Russia

This has got to be one of the most ridiculous submissions in the history of submissions. First, you claimed Zelensky was installed by the West in 2014 and in one full swing claim he was the tipping edge of whatever Buhari didn't do. Perhaps you first need to understand when he ventured into politics because as of 2014, Zelensky was already going public and fighting Ukraine's cultural ministry for banning Russian artists in Ukraine. It wasn't until 2018 that Zelensky ventured into politics - four years after the coup. How then was an actor and comedian who ventured into politics in 2018 the 'tipping edge' of the problem that started in 2014 between Ukraine and Russia

baralatie:
A coup that was sponsored by the west to install a comedian for a president understandably became ignorant of treaties signed between Ukraine,Russia ,the West.Not on e but twice and ignores all advises from France and Germany ,chose to go to war with Russia.
What choice do the citizens have

The coup took place in 2014. Zelensky became president in 2019. How then are they related?

Suspect33:
It's only on the media that Ukraine is winning this war.

Funny enough the Russians are not out for a full scale attack, they are just out to occupy some strategic position in Ukraine so as to prevent them from blindly joining NATO.

If this was a full on Russia vs Ukraine war or military showdown, we all know it would have been over a long time ago

Russia can't afford a full scale attack and the reason for that is pretty much simple. Russia has 6000 nuclear warheads and a supposed 'large' army and a full scale invasion means Russia would show the West the true strength of her soldiers.

Unfortunately for Putin, Ukraine is already giving Russia a run for its money and that is making Russia look weak as it is, which was why Putin resorted to mercenaries. Regardless, a Russian full scale attack will crumble Ukraine within 3 days but that can't happen.

Plus Russia's economy isn't that buoyant. Ukraine is currently enjoying massive Western support in terms of weapons and funding. A full scale invasion means it will cost the economy of Russia during and after the war.

And then there is the issue of Sweden and Finland.

It wasn't a Russian tank but an Ukrainian tank. It was a mistake and the old man driving the car miraculously survived.

foleskay:
Lol. Why would 800 soldiers die within two days?? Na chemical weapon dem dey use fight?? I doubt d casualty is up to that. The conflict region has a very bad terrain

Don't know about that but if you listened to the video, you'd hear the former president say it.

Anyways, British troops just transported their gears, tanks and weapons to Estonia about an hour ago while Russia has also threatened Finland and Sweden just as they did Ukraine.


It is going to be a long war indeed.

Mynd44:
Zelenskyy Should resign.

At this point, it is futile. NATO is not going to help and Ukraine cannot fight Russia.

He said they have put 18,000 rifles in the hands of 18,000 people is just using civilians as cannon folders. There is fighting for pride and they is being reasonable; the longer he holds out, the more innocent will die and Russia is ready to serve that

So what happens after Zelensky resigns? The truth is, NATO chose not to step in for two major reasons:

1. Russian nukes in the hands of a crazed man.
2. And the fact that Ukraine is not YET a member of NATO.

Believe me, the world will not stand by and watch Russia have a field day in Ukraine and the reason for this is simple; we are talking about a sovereign nation here and whether or not we like it, they have the right to align and go with whomever.

And then there are other crased countries and dictators such as China vs Hong Kong, North Korea vs South Korea, and Asia's boogeyman; Japan. Perhaps it might be NATO in the end, perhaps not, but a field day for Putin means a field day for powerful nations over weaker ones.

According to him, 800 Russian soldiers were killed the day before and the defence minister confirmed it. Putin is all noise.

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalastic.lala...please help push to front page for more engagements

£4000 monthly for a tech bro? See, the pay is ridiculous! From where I'm standing, I'd say don't take it because suffering awaits in full glare. Nigeria is cheap, I'll tell you that and N1.5 million is decent not to pressure you. Bills would make that money look like modern slavery save you plan on becoming a minimalist and by that, I mean, deny yourself of basic privileges.

If you are unmarried, then by all means consider it and look for a healthworker to compliment your salary then give your kids a fighting chance by handing them UK citizenship. Other than that, run.

Holluwhakemmy:
You said you had sex with her on 7th January and she's 10 weeks 2 days now. From my analysis counting from that date till today it should be 7 weeks not up to 10 weeks. I doubt it is yours do the calculation yourself or go for another test.

Pregnancy starts counting from a woman's last menstrual cycle and not on the day she last had sex that led to it.

GTkester:
Loolol, don't flatter yourself! US and UK have all tapped out of sanctions. They have wasted all their sanctions on Russia since 2014, and now they do not have any leverage on Russia.

So, welcome to the berth of a new world order!!

You know nothing, apparently. The sanctions will likely not just hit Russia but Russian oligarchs and friends of Putin in Europe and the United States.

Russia won't survive a sanction from the US, the UK and the EU. Putin himself said this already because he knows the world will be the casualty but the greater one will impact Russia. Economic sanctions will cripple Russia within 3 days.

trutharena:
Okoro you talk too much.

See all of them below weeweeing in their body.

Care to explain the rumour circulating about him messing himself at Babangida's villa in Minna? How about you explain the two videos that made it to social media platforms roughly two weeks ago and why his aide had to cover his nose?

It is normal to sweat but no one sweats from bottom - top, it is the other way around. Until you show me his full back view in the new video, all of these amounts to nothing. However, there is no denying that he is the most serious presidential aspirant at the moment. The truth there is that he is sick and probably suffering from incontinence.

HardMirror:
I appreciate comments like this. Thanks for the education. But I think loan recovery officers working for the "petty" chinese loan companies are allowing a lot of abuse from their bosses

You're welcome, chief. Chinese companies operating in Nigeria are ridiculous save their tech companies. The ones in manufacturing & productions, fintech/finance, jewellery, sales, construction and mining, etc, adore slave labour and treat their staff poorly. Their working conditions are so terrible that toxicity and abuse of all kinds are seen and regarded as normal.

6. It is not your Job to get people to pay their loans. That job belongs to the courts not you. Stop letting your employers oppress you. Quite that useless job now and stop letting them pressure you and make it seem it is your job to get the loans recovered.

HardMirror, you're wrong about this. The long and short of your thread is about 'LOAN RECOVERY OFFICERS'. Perhaps, what you have said is true, particularly to those who work with those petty Chinese loan companies but the story is different for some institutions such as RenMoney and a few special loan recovery companies.

There are debt recovery officers in almost every sector, that offer either loans or postpaid services. Whether loan or debt recovery, their functions are pretty much the same and their KPIs are almost generally the same. That said, their pay is pretty much decent because they get periodic commissions and some bonuses. I have a couple of close people who work as debt recovery officers and their conditions are pretty much good for their level.

IT IS NOT THE PREROGATIVE OF THE COURT TO RECOVER LOANS OR DEBTS. Prolonged debts at some point are sent to the legal unit of organisations who then begin the legal processes while some are totally written off and referred to as 'bad debts'. Those in the latter class are totally written off and forgotten.

Back now after about 4 minutes. Phew!

Google isn't working. Who is else has observed this?