Russia Attacks Ukraine - 23 Feb 2022 #4

[CSIDreamer]

Why would a helicopter from the WH be invoked in that?

We don't know that they are. The Russian VIP plane is still a few hours away from landing.

 

[sunshineray]

We don't know that they are. The Russian VIP plane is still a few hours away from landing.

Oh ok, I thought it landed at Regan shortly after the WH helicopter did. Sorry my bad

 

[SouthAussie]

Russia’s central bank has capped the amount of money Russians can send to family and relatives abroad at $5,000 per month, the Kommersant newspaper has reported, citing a letter from the regulator.

The Russian authorities have taken a series of measures to curb capital outflows amid Western sanctions.

Mariupol evacuation on hold due to alleged ceasefire violations

 

[CSIDreamer]

He's certifiable...53 minutes ago

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@ASLuhn
Scripps environmental journalism fellow interested in the far north. Former Russia correspondent for@guardian&@telegraph



https://mobile.twitter.com/Reevellp/status/1500095341600849924

I wonder if that's actually current. More of my compare this to that. He seems to feel safer among flight attendants lol.

 

[Simply Southern]

@RensjeTeerink

20:29, 05-Mar-2022 Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Saturday a plane from Rossiya airlines flew from St. Petersburg to Washington to fly home Russian diplomats declared persona non grata in the U.S.

Mystery solved, thanks.

Glad they are gone. Moo..

 

[Simply Southern]

Why would a helicopter from the WH be invoked in that?

It must be unrelated.

A helicopter did leave the WH and land at the base. Maybe the President is traveling or the VP. Isn't she supposed to go to Europe next week?

Its very easy to track the Presidents helicopter in DC, its the only plane flying, Everything around the WH and perimeter is a no-fly zone. Except for military security and they don't show on Flight Tracker.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/no_drone_zone/dc/

The National Capital Region is governed by a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) within a 30-mile radius of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which restricts all flights in the greater DC area.

The SFRA is divided into a 15-mile radius inner ring and a 30-mile radius outer ring.

Moo...

 

[CSIDreamer]

Mystery solved, thanks.

Glad they are gone. Moo..

It will be nice when they leave US soil. I wonder how many operatives are actually still in the US.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion

The clothes retailer's owner, Inditex, will shut all 502 stores of its eight brands, including Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho, from Sunday.

Payment giant Paypal cited "violent military aggression in Ukraine" as the reason to shut down its services.

Samsung - Russia's top supplier of smartphones - is suspending shipments over "geopolitical developments".

Other global brands, including Apple, H&M and Ikea, have already stopped selling in Russia.

 

[Fika]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that all countries that impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine will be considered involved in the conflict, reports AFP .

Putin also says that the current sanctions against Russia are the same as a declaration of war.

The statement comes after Ukraine in recent days asked for a no-fly zone over the country to make the Russian invasion more difficult.

On Friday, NATO announced that such a ban is not relevant on the part of NATO, as it would involve a direct conflict between the military alliance and Russia.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also warned that a no-fly zone over Ukraine could lead to "full-scale war in Europe".

Liverapportering: Ryska invasionen av Ukraina

 

[JerseyGirl]

The world's leading luxury brands suspend business in Russia

Birkin bag maker Hermes and Cartier owner Richemont were the first firms to announce such moves, followed by LVMH (LVMH.PA), Kering (PRTP.PA) and Chanel.

Luxury giant LVMH, which owns such brands as Christian Dior, Givenchy, Kenzo, TAG Heuer and Bulgari among others, will close its 124 boutiques in Russia from Sunday but will continue to pay the salaries for its 3,500 employees in the country, a spokesperson told Reuters.

French multinational Kering, whose brands include brands as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Boucheron among others, has two shops and 180 employees, which the company will continue to support.

Richemont, which also owns Dunhill, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Piaget, and Van Cleef & Arpels among other brands, has around a dozen directly operated stores, mostly in Moscow. It said in a statement it had suspended commercial activities in Russia on March 3 after stopping Ukraine operations on Feb. 24, the day Russia launched its invasion.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group (UHR.S), which owns high end watches and jewellery labels including Harry Winston, said it would continue its operations in Russia, but was putting exports on hold "because of the overall difficult situation".

L'Oreal (OREP.PA), LVMH (LVMH.PA) and Kering (PRTP.PA) have all pledged financial support to help Ukrainian refugees and Richemont said on Friday it was initiating a "significant donation" to Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Microsoft, Chanel, EA—Here’s The Growing List Of Companies Cutting Ties With Russia Over Invasion

Microsoft suspended new sales in Russia on Friday.

EA suspended sales of its games and other content, including virtual currency bundles, in Russia and Belarus on Friday.

Samsung Electronics suspends shipments to Russia, will donate $6 million in aid

 

[JerseyGirl]

Hollywood refuses to open its biggest films in Russia

Illia Svidler, the CEO of Ukrainian film distributor Kinolife, notes that more than 70% of the films shown in Russia are Hollywood movies. The boycott will wipe out those profits, he says, which are helping fund Russia's military actions. "They will have only little independent films, Russian films," he says, adding that the boycott is a "good financial tool to stop the war”.

 

[Elley Mae]

US, Russia Agree to Deconfliction Hotline As Putin’s Attack On Ukraine Escalates

US, Russia Agree to Deconfliction Hotline As Putin’s Attack On Ukraine Escalates


US, Russia set up military communication line to prevent accidental clash

US, Russia set up military communication line to prevent accidental clash

 

[JerseyGirl]

Putin warns 3rd parties against creating Ukraine no-fly zone

Putin said Saturday that Moscow would consider any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as "participation in the armed conflict."

Putin says Western sanctions are akin to declaration of war

 

[sunshineray]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that all countries that impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine will be considered involved in the conflict, reports AFP .

Putin also says that the current sanctions against Russia are the same as a declaration of war.

The statement comes after Ukraine in recent days asked for a no-fly zone over the country to make the Russian invasion more difficult.

On Friday, NATO announced that such a ban is not relevant on the part of NATO, as it would involve a direct conflict between the military alliance and Russia.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also warned that a no-fly zone over Ukraine could lead to "full-scale war in Europe".

Liverapportering: Ryska invasionen av Ukraina

So then, according to Putin WWIII has started. Russia is at war with the world...except those countries who have no sanctions against Russia. Is there a list of these countries anywhere? I'd be interested to see who Russia is NOT at war with...according to Putin.

 

[mickey2942]

What is the "end game" here? Russia will "split the baby"? And keep part of Ukraine? Call that a "face saving" win?

Or will this conflict continue to escalate? As long as the United States keeps buying Russian oil, we are choosing to fund and forgive this war.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Erdogan will tell Putin to stop Ukraine war during call on Sunday -spokesman

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will tell his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday to stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

 

[cujenn81]

Aeroflot says it will suspend international flights.

Russia’s aviation authority, Rosaviatsiya, recommended on Saturday that Russian airlines with planes registered in foreign jurisdictions suspend all flights abroad from Sunday because of fears that they could be seized by foreign governments.

The suspension effectively means that Russian airlines will no longer be able to fly foreign-made aircraft on international routes.

It is also likely to become harder for Russian airlines to use foreign-made aircraft inside the country, because companies such as Boeing and Airbus have suspended parts, maintenance and technical support services after the invasion.




It appears the aviation expert I mentioned a few days ago was spot on with his assessment about Russian airlines. Although, he was clearly being generous when he gave them three weeks.

 

[JerseyGirl]

So then, according to Putin WWIII has started. Russia is at war with the world...except those countries who have no sanctions against Russia. Is there a list of these countries anywhere? I'd be interested to see who Russia is NOT at war with...according to Putin.

Ukraine invasion: Who stands against - or WITH - Putin? Map shows which nations support Russia

 

[Bit of hope]

I wonder if that's actually current. More of my compare this to that. He seems to feel safer among flight attendants lol.

Hahahaha

 

[sds71]

@CraigCaplan

House Foreign Affairs Republican Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) is at Ukraine-Poland border today. He announced his plans for the overseas trip Thursday on Capitol Hill. https://c-span.org/video/?c5004355/representative-brian-fitzpatrick-travel-poland-ukraine-border

https://twitter.com/RepBrianFitz/status/1500126082804207616?s=20&t=2KSO-Z72bdo0IiFVmKQ6TQ