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TexasTowelie

(112,252 posts) Mon Feb 26, 2024, 11:21 PM Feb 26

Determined Latvia: The First in EU to Ban Russian Grain - UATV English

To show an example to others, Latvia approved a draft law banning Russian grain imports into the country. Latvia was the second-largest importer of Grain from Russia after Spain, and still – they made a decision to stop it. Because international law is more important than business!

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Determined Latvia: The First in EU to Ban Russian Grain - UATV English (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 26 OP

And a slap to Poland! Mopar151 Feb 26 #1

For centuries Russia has been blue-wave Feb 27 #2

The Balkans are as fragmented and factional Mopar151 Feb 27 #3

Mopar151

(9,989 posts)

1. And a slap to Poland!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Mon Feb 26, 2024, 11:51 PM

Feb 26

Some Russian "actors" have been dumping Ukrainian wheat out of train cars, claiming to be "protecting Polish farmers".

blue-wave

(4,356 posts)

2. For centuries Russia has been

Reply to Mopar151 (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 27, 2024, 01:00 AM

Feb 27

Using such provocations to divide Ukraine and Poland. May the two countries find the will to overcome Russian BS and unite as close allies for a long time to come.

Mopar151

(9,989 posts)

3. The Balkans are as fragmented and factional

Reply to blue-wave (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 27, 2024, 01:42 AM

Feb 27

✓as anyplace
✓ since forever
✓ruled by despots and madmen far too often
✓could make a lot more money if they'd stop trying to kill each other

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