War with Russia

[Bazzer]

In Russia, purchasing a blue check on Instagram, Facebook and the like is going to be an offence as it's deemed to be financing extremism with penalties up to 8 years in prison.

I understand access to Telegram and Whatsapp is being restricted, or where possible blocked by Russia, with it being replaced by a home grown app, that records everything you do with your phone.
Aside from the apps displaying video of Ukrainian attacks on Russian men and material, there is a specific "I want to surrender" hotline, which Russian commanders are not too keen on. I have also seen reports of Russian soldiers using the apps to disclose to Ukraine the locations of material and commanders.

 

[Pinno718]

Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia​

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...hat-sends-russian-oil-to-hungary-and-slovakia

Orban sends letter to Trump, Trump say's he's 'very angry'.
So, you can tell exactly who's side Trump is on.

https://thehill.com/homenews/5466542-trump-told-orban-hes-very-angry-at-ukraine-over-pipeline-attack

 

[Pblakeney]

So, you can tell exactly who's side Trump is on.

Nothing new, just additional confirmation.
PS - It is nuts that any* EU/European state is buying Russian oil or gas.

*I include the UK if any of our supplies are of Russian origin. Directly, or indirectly.

 

[Bazzer]

Nothing new, just additional confirmation.
PS - It is nuts that any* EU/European state is buying Russian oil or gas.

*I include the UK if any of our supplies are of Russian origin. Directly, or indirectly.

This report made near the end of 2024 cast doubts upon Germany's claim not to be receiving Russian gas. Presumably some other other EU states are/were also doing the same, despite the Russian invasion?

 

[Pblakeney]

This report made near the end of 2024 cast doubts upon Germany's claim not to be receiving Russian gas. Presumably some other other EU states are/were also doing the same, despite the Russian invasion?

I suspect that it is rife, especially if a blind eye is turned to origin of supply.
"We support Ukraine 100%, as long as our lives are not materially affected." An imaginary quote which I doubt is far from the truth.

https://www.reuters.com/world/three...e-keep-billions-trade-with-russia-2025-08-05/

 

[All uphill]

I suspect that it is rife, especially if a blind eye is turned to origin of supply.
"We support Ukraine 100%, as long as our lives are not materially affected." An imaginary quote which I doubt is far from the truth.

I'm reliably told Norway's sales of gas are higher than its stated production.

 

[C R]

I'm reliably told Norway's sales of gas are higher than its stated production.

At some point sanctions on Iran meant that Spain was exporting more than double its stated pistachio production.