The habbedabenings of Russia

Mordo · March 17, 2015, 05:38:05 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his Northern Fleet "to full alert in a snap combat readiness exercise" in the Arctic:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/16/europe/russia-arctic-military-exercises/index.html

Poland preparing for war:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/world/europe/poland-steels-for-battle-seeing-echoes-of-cold-war-in-ukraine-crisis.html

Norway preparing for war with Russia:
http://rt.com/news/239209-nato-norway-viking-drills/

Lithuania prepares for Russian invasion:
http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2015/03/15/lithuania-prepares-for-a-feared-russian-invasion/

Japan builds military forces to counter Chinese threats:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/16/japan-builds-military-forces-counter-chinese-threa/

NATO Chief saying things with Russia could "Spiral out of control". Preparing for war with Russia:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/13/nato-chief-in-warning-over-russian-wargames

U.S. Army sending armored convoy 1,100 miles through Europe:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/13/world/army-convoy-through-europe/

UK's nuclear data rerouted to Russia:
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/uks-nuclear-weapons-data-and-other-sensitive-internet-traffic-accidentally-sent-through-ukraine-10107168.html

Russia "Cold War" tactics, suddenly expands military to Cuba:
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/13/putins-return-to-cold-war-tactics-u-s-wary-as-russia-expands-military-presence-from-vietnam-to-cuba/

Russia prepares for war - US Admiral says "Most Bomber flights since the Cold War":
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/13/us-military-official-warns-sharp-increase-in-russian-bomber-flights/

So, when do we reckon Putin will make his move?

Isara · March 17, 2015, 09:37:56 AM

I think Russia is more or less isolated from the rest of the western world. If you were hated by others then wouldn't you just keep reminding them that you are a power, and therefore not to be trifled with militarily? The EU also lacks an unified military power, so I really doubt anyone wants a war.

It just feels like living this century's Cold War. Or maybe it's just the beginning to an all-out nuclear war! Finally my bottle cap collection will be worth something.

ΚΑΤΑΝΑΛΩΤΗΣ · March 17, 2015, 10:28:01 AM

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Mordo · March 17, 2015, 10:34:40 AM

Quote from: Isara on March 17, 2015, 09:37:56 AM

I think Russia is more or less isolated from the rest of the western world. If you were hated by others then wouldn't you just keep reminding them that you are a power, and therefore not to be trifled with militarily? The EU also lacks an unified military power, so I really doubt anyone wants a war.

It just feels like living this century's Cold War. Or maybe it's just the beginning to an all-out nuclear war! Finally my bottle cap collection will be worth something.

I just don't get why Putin constantly feels the need to flex his military muscles all the time.

Maybe he really is autistic.

Mordo · March 17, 2015, 11:30:31 AM

Quote from: Arm The Mob on March 17, 2015, 10:28:01 AM

POST YFW RUSSIA VS NATO ALL OUT BATTLE ROYALE

Isara · March 17, 2015, 02:38:40 PM

Propaganda. Many Russians have that mentality, and Putin is aware of that.

Quote from: Madman Mordo on March 17, 2015, 10:34:40 AM

I just don't get why Putin constantly feels the need to flex his military muscles all the time.

Maybe he really is autistic.

Ásgeirr · March 17, 2015, 03:53:32 PM

Aww shiiiet

R o c k e t · March 17, 2015, 05:26:24 PM

So the coup against Putin was all false.
I figured as much.

Genghis Khan · March 18, 2015, 07:39:05 AM

Russia will take over Norway no problem.

Statefarm · March 18, 2015, 09:54:18 AM

Well I'd be fucked living near 3 major cities...time to start digging my bunker.

Forgewolf · March 18, 2015, 11:24:22 PM

Is it Half-Life 3 confirmed or WW3 confirmed?

Not Comms Officer · March 19, 2015, 12:02:58 AM

Quote from: Isara on March 17, 2015, 09:37:56 AM

I think Russia is more or less isolated from the rest of the western world. If you were hated by others then wouldn't you just keep reminding them that you are a power, and therefore not to be trifled with militarily? The EU also lacks an unified military power, so I really doubt anyone wants a war.

It just feels like living this century's Cold War. Or maybe it's just the beginning to an all-out nuclear war! Finally my bottle cap collection will be worth something.

I have more than you.

Then I'll buy a Gatling Laser and kill you to steal all of your caps.

Mattie G Indahouse · March 20, 2015, 05:19:03 AM

I love that in the CNN video for tank battles they have M3 Grant/Lee tanks for the images for it. After all the US still uses those things.

Not Comms Officer · March 22, 2015, 01:35:42 AM

It won't happen because Putin would get anally raped by NATO until his prostate is a gooey mess and he knows it. Which is why any escalation would only be an escalation of Russian support to his little hybrid war going on in Ukraine right now.