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TexasTowelie

(116,436 posts)
Mon Feb 26, 2024, 10:21 PM Feb 2024

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 2024 OP
And a slap to Poland! Mopar151 Feb 2024 #1
For centuries Russia has been blue-wave Feb 2024 #2
The Balkans are as fragmented and factional Mopar151 Feb 2024 #3

Mopar151

(10,171 posts)
1. And a slap to Poland!
Mon Feb 26, 2024, 10:51 PM
Feb 2024

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

blue-wave

(4,488 posts)
2. For centuries Russia has been
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 12:00 AM
Feb 2024

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

(10,171 posts)
3. The Balkans are as fragmented and factional
Tue Feb 27, 2024, 12:42 AM
Feb 2024

✓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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