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https://www.thedailybeast.com/russia-confesses-this-is-what-scares-us-most-in-the-war-on-ukraine?source=twitter&via=desktop

they are scared of being sued and losing billions from their reserves.
 

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In a recent interview with Russian state media outlet TASS, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North American Department, Aleksandr Darichev, said that in the event the U.S. designates Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, it would represent “a point of no return” in relations between the two countries. Speaking on behalf of the country that ruthlessly invaded its smaller neighbor and is continually being accused of human rights violations and serious war crimes, Darichev shamelessly claimed on Saturday that the West, led by the United States, “has trampled upon international law and absolute taboos in diplomatic practice.”

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The measure would add Russia to the list of such pariah states as North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Cuba, allowing global governments to expand the list of measures and sanctions to exert further pressure against Putin’s regime, including a ban on defense exports and additional financial restrictions. Prominent pundits and experts on Russian state TV clarified that the potential designation bothers Moscow the most not because of the damage to what is left of Russia’s reputation, but for legal and financial reasons.

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Two weeks ago, Andrey Sidorov, deputy dean of world politics at Moscow State University, explained why Moscow is so apoplectic about being labeled the sponsor of terrorism: “Regarding the declaration of Russia as a sponsor of terrorism—they will most likely pass this legislation. Unquestionably, all the sanctions they can impose against us are already in place. That’s not the scary part. What’s going to hurt is that the families harmed by the country that is a sponsor of terrorism have the right to file claims in American courts. Masses of Ukrainian citizens will be able to file suits. Where will the resources come from to pay out these claims?”

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Referring to $300 billion out of the $640 billion that Russia had in its gold and forex reserves, which have been frozen by Western sanctions, host Vladimir Solovyov opined: “They’re looking for the way to grab our $300 billion.” Sidorov agreed: “They’ll take that $300 billion pursuant to court orders.”

Russian experts openly cherish the idea of taking Ukraine’s vast mineral and energy resources, which they predict will boost Russia’s failing economy. In addition to stealing Ukraine’s riches, pro-Putin propagandists have been openly hoping to get their seized funds and properties back—even threatening nuclear strikes in order to secure their release. The prospect of losing these billions for good is infinitely more worrisome than any label Putin’s regime so richly deserves.

 

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1 hour ago, atomheartbevo said:

Well, if you're going to do things that infuriate countries x, y, and z, maybe don't store your gold bars in countries x, y, and z.

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The thought that groups of partisans, SOF operators, or both are roaming around Crimea blowing up targets may have a greater psychological effect than missiles.  Air defenses have a shot at defending against missiles, but the boogeyman getting you in the middle of the day and fading away shows the world that you are impotent in what you claim is your own back yard.

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8 minutes ago, Scheiss Meister said:

That, too, but two big attacks in broad daylight are a whole other level of bold.

well... not to get too technical  but since that video showed stacked ammo boxes only about 30 yards from the railroad tracks and then another 40+ rocket artillery trucks about 50 yards away....

a broad daylight attack could have literally been done by 4-6 operatives literally sitting in the last train car, each with 2 large bags of luggage that just happened to hold 2-3 RPGs, forcing open the last door and each of them firing those RPGs directly into the stacks of ammo boxes and then the trucks while going by at 50Kmh.... by the time the russians could report them the operatives would be 10 km down the road, and able to leave their bags and just get off at the next stop, and blend into the crowd.

and a self sustaining explosion would keep happening afterwards.    

 

The Russians are blithering idiots when it comes to basic ammo protection.

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6 minutes ago, MillerEP said:

^lol, they even drew on Satanic "tattoos" on the teacher mannequin 

First tweet is important info.  Don't pay attention to what people say NEARLY as much as what they do.  It goes across the board -- want to know whether climate change is a real thing?  Pay attention to how large enterprises are managing their assets and planning (which shows you that functionally every large enterprise is planning for climate change, both how to protect against it and how to capitalize on it).  Want to know whether the risk of Crimea falling is a real thing?  Watch the real estate listings and traffic jams.

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1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

First tweet is important info.  Don't pay attention to what people say NEARLY as much as what they do.  It goes across the board -- want to know whether climate change is a real thing?  Pay attention to how large enterprises are managing their assets and planning (which shows you that functionally every large enterprise is planning for climate change, both how to protect against it and how to capitalize on it).  Want to know whether the risk of Crimea falling is a real thing?  Watch the real estate listings and traffic jams.

 

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