FWIW, I reckon that if the Russians invade at all, they will occupy just the eastern part of Ukraine, as I believe that is where the majority of "Russian Ukrainians" live.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostFWIW, I reckon that if the Russians invade at all, they will occupy just the eastern part of Ukraine, as I believe that is where the majority of "Russian Ukrainians" live.Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostFWIW, I reckon that if the Russians invade at all, they will occupy just the eastern part of Ukraine, as I believe that is where the majority of "Russian Ukrainians" live.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
They've already done it in 2014, but more importatantly - "just"? That must be ok then. Right now 7% of Ukraine (which is double the size of UK) is under Russian occupation.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI was using "Just" in simply a geographical area context, as in "Would you like some cake?". "Yes please, but just a small slice"
It's a very wrong word to use here.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
What if somebody evil cut off just your leg off?
It's a very wrong word to use here.
It has nothing to do with "justice" in the context I used it. Maybe that is what is confusing you.
Would you have a problem if I had said ".. they will occupy only the eastern part of Ukraine"?Last edited by OwlHoot; 15 February 2022, 20:28.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostIt has nothing to do with "justice" in the context I used it.
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostWould you have a problem if I had said ".. they will occupy only the eastern part of Ukraine"?
Yes, I'll also have a problem with that, even if Russia occupied "only" 0.01% of Ukranian sovereign territory
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
Just in that context wasn't justice (obviously), it was "only" (ie small part). but as I say, what if somebody broke ONLY your leg whilst threatening to break your skull in and demostrating that he can do it easily?
"just" == "only"
Yes, I'll also have a problem with that, even if Russia occupied "only" 0.01% of Ukranian sovereign territoryComment
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Originally posted by cannon999 View PostRussia is occupying Ukraine just as much as English people are occupying England. I will give you a clue.. the occupied territory is occupied by ethnic Russians.
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
It's internationally recognised that Russia's occupation of Crimea is illegal under international law - just because people there speak Russian does not mean it's legal for Russia to occupy it and treat it as part of its own territory.
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