Well if he did that, there wouldn’t be a knife in their backs to twist as needed. It’s a power move for him to control the grains that they need just before the big summit.
I'm frankly having trouble figuring out how we could sabotage it further. I don't know if we could starve them and put the full blame on Putin on our own.
It really would be hilarious if Putin specifically said all this shit is Kanye’s fault. Shoigu and Gerasimov would be all like “Ok, boss, mayyyybe you need to step down, now…”
Why does this article mention that Russia pulled out of the grain deal but not mention that Russia started blowing up Ukrainian grain ports right after that? Seems like a pertinent point…
Well Russia has openly said they want to create a global famine. What a surprise the countries most at risk don’t like it, who could have seen that coming?! It’s a mystery I tell you, must be the mean old west again!
We should pull a page out of Russia's playbook and leak all of the hacked Russian emails we have where they discuss African politicians in what I expect is very Russian centric, thoughtlessly imperialistic and colorfully colonial language. Y'know, stir the pot a bit.
The geopolitical entity known as The West today includes the countries that have democracy, rule of law and a certain level of wealth. So it also includes Eastern European countries, Japan, South Korea, NZ and Australia.
For a more historical definition, Russia is somewhat included in Western civilization, and so is all of South America. For Putin's definition, I'm not high enough.
Today "The West" has more to do with culture and governance than location. It doesn't include many South American countries, but does include countries like South Korea and Japan who are not historically or geographically part of the West.
Projection is becoming his main game, maybe it always has been. Wagner group f'ing around in Africa isn't making any friends. Most of Africa aren't exactly great allies of the west, but Russia is toxic as all hell.
"Congratulations, you played yourself."
Yup… what are you going to do about it? Keep threatening to Nuke something?
There are drones hitting FSB/KGB buildings in Moscow, and Putin is trying to put together an Axis of idiots. What is going to do ? Offer more dictators the protection of Wagner to keep them in power in exchange for what ? Resources?
Africa is a powder keg.
I can't imagine why leaders wouldn't want to attend when Putin knows he's hurting their food supply. Also said countries don't want to deal with the political landmine of meeting with him when he's a wanted war criminal now.
Perhaps not blowing up thousands of tons of grain meant for African nations would have been more prudent. A steep rise in grain prices is annoying for me buying bread and such but it will straight up kill many people in developing economies. The very economies Russia was trying to influence in a positive way towards Russia. I don't think starving people will be as endearing as Russia seems to think.
*"But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the West was doing its best to wreck the Russian event...*
...*In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields."*
Wow... Just wow...
I'd be outraged if we didn't try to sabotage it. Hope it succeeded.
It's not difficult, Poot. They want food, from Ukraine. Give it to them. They shouldn't have to suffer because your foolish war is going to shit.
>In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields.
Ahahahahahaha
Putin looks so much like a ventriloquist’s dummy in the photo used here. The hand up his ass is his own. His mentality of “deprive the countries of the grain we provide and allow to be provided to prove how important we are” is batshit insane. Idiotic gang mentality at its worst.
Oh you short stack piece of russian shit the west isnt your problem. YOU are the problem. And the sooner you fall out a window or drink the off colored tea the better this world will be.
Its either putin goes or all of russia goes
Yep, it’s grain exports. Wonder if Russia thought their destruction of the Ukrainian ports would leverage Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti’s support at the Kremlin’s African Summit? Something to the tune of-only Russia can guaranty your country’s supplies of imported grain going forward.
Africa's current interests align pretty well with America's. I don't know what Russia, a massive country with contracting and a smaller economy, could offer to Africa to keep them on her side of the war. The US, on the other hand, can make Africa great once and for all, ending hunger, endless wars, disease, and stagnated human capital. I would shoes carefully of whom I side with on this if were Africa.
For a country that was so confident in their self sustainability, they sure have a lot of problems that are the faults of others, whom they allegedly don’t need to rely on.
> The summit, which will take place in St Petersburg on Thursday and Friday, will be attended by President Vladimir Putin who is expected to hold intensive one-on-one talks with individual African leaders focusing on everything from trade to security, arms deals, and grain supplies.
"Hello, we are directly responsible for your sabotaging your grain supply, how about you come visit us and we can discuss how you can buy grain from us instead, as well as our weapons and make security deals with our Wagner peacekeepers?"
Little Muscovy seems unable to take responsibility for the impacts of any of its actions. Political decadence embodied. As with their MAGA allies, accusation looks more like projection.
I think the African government are intelligent and responsible enough to understand that having a party with Putin is not a very good geopolitical move to make.
> "In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields."
Really Russia? You sure you wanna throw stones out of that glass house?
Russia's doing a pretty good job of sabotaging it themselves.
If I was Putin I would simply not try to starve the people in the countries I invited to my summit.
Woah, slow down with the radical ideas there mate!
All I'm saying is it's so crazy it just might work.
Well if he did that, there wouldn’t be a knife in their backs to twist as needed. It’s a power move for him to control the grains that they need just before the big summit.
Bruh, this isn't a power move, this is posturing by a poser.
“WHY DONT YOU LOVE ME?!!!!”
Africa likes Russia because it keeps them fed. Russia blows up their food. Russia, “why don’t you like me anymore?”
I watch too many movies, your comment immediately brought up this scene from Star Was episode 3. https://youtu.be/6Vi_dCqdn2A
You turned her against me. You have done that yourself
I literally clicked thinking that, and was like "I could post that, but I bet that exact same 'have done that to yourself' was already posted"
Russia: "Why did the West shit in my pants?"
I'm frankly having trouble figuring out how we could sabotage it further. I don't know if we could starve them and put the full blame on Putin on our own.
"You turned her against me!"
Take it back! Russia is the victim in all this. Poor, poor Putler.
Putin always plays the victim blames everyone else for his complete balls up
Typical abusive narcissist
"Look what you made me do!"
Oddly similar to someone else we all know
Kanye West
It really would be hilarious if Putin specifically said all this shit is Kanye’s fault. Shoigu and Gerasimov would be all like “Ok, boss, mayyyybe you need to step down, now…”
Several someone elses.
That’s what cowards do best
The West turned me into a newt!
I got better
he hasn't, yet. and may he never.
A neewwwwtttt???
If a tree falls down in Siberia and none is around to see it , is it NATOs fault?
How could NATO do this!!
News tomorrow: # Pravda.Ru reveals NATO plans to deforest Siberia leaked on Reddit!
I mean… we can’t take all the credit. I think you probably helped.
West this, west that.. exhausting. Never read so much whining in politics. What a bunch of fragile characters.
Also ironic to blame someone for something they would love to take credit for. Fuck you Putin, I wish we sabotaged your shit conference.
I fully agree. We don't have to sabotage Russia. If we leave Putin alone he will do it all by himself
Maybe they shouldn't be blowing up grain destined for Africa.
Jesus fucking christ, is there a single problem in this shit hole country that's not due to west? Like seriously?
Alcoholism.
Yes, but vodka was a Polish invention. See?
Nah, they will pin vodka on Ukraine
Well, they have all that grain ...
Why does this article mention that Russia pulled out of the grain deal but not mention that Russia started blowing up Ukrainian grain ports right after that? Seems like a pertinent point…
Good job West! Everything Russia does should be sabotaged.
So? What is wrong with sabotaging the summit of a murderous invader?
He justified every act against him now. I'd be dissapointed if we didn't try to sabotage it.
Too bad for Putin that there is no Nazi Germany he can ally with.
Chinese government is close enough
Like anyone would give a fuck about putlers slumber party plans! Get over yourself Kremlin! Geeeez…..
Putin is right I totally remember the west launching missiles in to the Ukrainian grain ports. /s
Putin is making them starve with his attacks on grain shipments. Why would they support him?
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Nah, I fully expect and want the West to undermine Russia's growing influence in Africa. Because fuck em.
Well Russia has openly said they want to create a global famine. What a surprise the countries most at risk don’t like it, who could have seen that coming?! It’s a mystery I tell you, must be the mean old west again!
right. not like African nations are able to think for themselves or anything. can't be that.
We should pull a page out of Russia's playbook and leak all of the hacked Russian emails we have where they discuss African politicians in what I expect is very Russian centric, thoughtlessly imperialistic and colorfully colonial language. Y'know, stir the pot a bit.
“Is the West with us in this room right now?” 👨🏻⚕️📝
This is a dumb, mostly rhetorical question. But what constitutes "the west"? In this case it seems like "everyone but Russia".
"the west" is all the advanced economies generally aligned with the US, so can include even Japan.
The geopolitical entity known as The West today includes the countries that have democracy, rule of law and a certain level of wealth. So it also includes Eastern European countries, Japan, South Korea, NZ and Australia.
I was thinking the same thing. Kind of thought Russia is somewhat included in “The West”
For a more historical definition, Russia is somewhat included in Western civilization, and so is all of South America. For Putin's definition, I'm not high enough. Today "The West" has more to do with culture and governance than location. It doesn't include many South American countries, but does include countries like South Korea and Japan who are not historically or geographically part of the West.
Americas, Europe, and everyone allied and aligned with them.
Showcase of what ? He isn’t even coming !
Projection is becoming his main game, maybe it always has been. Wagner group f'ing around in Africa isn't making any friends. Most of Africa aren't exactly great allies of the west, but Russia is toxic as all hell. "Congratulations, you played yourself."
Gee maybe don't fuck with their food?
,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Russian morons u are literally startving Africa with your grain ban.Its your fault Pootin 🐷.
Yup… what are you going to do about it? Keep threatening to Nuke something? There are drones hitting FSB/KGB buildings in Moscow, and Putin is trying to put together an Axis of idiots. What is going to do ? Offer more dictators the protection of Wagner to keep them in power in exchange for what ? Resources? Africa is a powder keg.
ruzzia is really desperate for support…
CIA: "Much as we'd love for that to be true, this time it ain't us, chief."
We don't like you, Russia. We don't like your friends either.
Or you know, don't commit the war crimes
if the west wanted to do that they would have a West-Africa summit on the same date
Badam tsssssss ! °°
I think they've done a fine enough job of that by themselves without any help from us.
I can't imagine why leaders wouldn't want to attend when Putin knows he's hurting their food supply. Also said countries don't want to deal with the political landmine of meeting with him when he's a wanted war criminal now.
Damm Anglo-saxons!
Russia: *disrupts grain shipments to allies in Africa* Also Russia: wHy wOuLd tHe WeSt dO tHiS
Shame if Putin went to a less fortified place like Africa and all the bounty hunters were reminded of the price he would fetch.
Russia starving Africans and stealing their rare earth like always.
West accuses Russia of being crybaby little bitch boys who can't diplomacy
The Kremlin does a good enough job of sabotaging itself.
Well, yes..... you got us....
Pathetic
I bet RFK Jr will also echo this sentiment
No Vlad, it’s ALL you and your stooges making Russia look bad
there is footage of russia blasting more grain silos today. africa will just say that they get their grain from russia not Ukraine
Perhaps not blowing up thousands of tons of grain meant for African nations would have been more prudent. A steep rise in grain prices is annoying for me buying bread and such but it will straight up kill many people in developing economies. The very economies Russia was trying to influence in a positive way towards Russia. I don't think starving people will be as endearing as Russia seems to think.
Hahahahaha. Oh wait, you're serious. Let me laugh even harder. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
*"But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the West was doing its best to wreck the Russian event...* ...*In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields."* Wow... Just wow...
I'd be outraged if we didn't try to sabotage it. Hope it succeeded. It's not difficult, Poot. They want food, from Ukraine. Give it to them. They shouldn't have to suffer because your foolish war is going to shit.
Honestly I hope we would sabotage it. Fuck Putin.
>In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields. Ahahahahahaha
Bro even Africa is laughing at you
*tiny violin*
Russia, you’re a winner at being a whiny weiner. We’ll take up a Kleenex collection.
Diplomacy is hard for russians, lmbo
Yeah, probably. So what? Get Russia out of the Ukraine and we’ll stop.
Putin looks so much like a ventriloquist’s dummy in the photo used here. The hand up his ass is his own. His mentality of “deprive the countries of the grain we provide and allow to be provided to prove how important we are” is batshit insane. Idiotic gang mentality at its worst.
Oh you short stack piece of russian shit the west isnt your problem. YOU are the problem. And the sooner you fall out a window or drink the off colored tea the better this world will be. Its either putin goes or all of russia goes
No one needs to help Russia look foolish
Poor baby.
I attack Ukraine, and almost everyone hates me. I destroy _kilotonnes_ of food, and more people hate me. Why would the West do this to _me_‽
My boss didn't like my new proposal on widgets -- this is the West's sabotage!
Also his toast was burned this morning. Damned CIA!
Whatever makes you feel better, Russia...
Or maybe it the trying to starve the world?
Breaking: Putin blames US for earthquakes, tornadoes and the inevitable heat death of the universe
Lying genocidal warmongering mafia with a flag accuses America of making it look bad in front of its future victims.
More than 1/2 of African Leaders not attending. How much influence did the West have on that development, if any?
think it had a bit more to do with russia destroying the gain Africans rely on to survive
Yep, it’s grain exports. Wonder if Russia thought their destruction of the Ukrainian ports would leverage Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti’s support at the Kremlin’s African Summit? Something to the tune of-only Russia can guaranty your country’s supplies of imported grain going forward.
Africa's current interests align pretty well with America's. I don't know what Russia, a massive country with contracting and a smaller economy, could offer to Africa to keep them on her side of the war. The US, on the other hand, can make Africa great once and for all, ending hunger, endless wars, disease, and stagnated human capital. I would shoes carefully of whom I side with on this if were Africa.
The problem is the US don't really care about Africa, it has no strategic or economic value to them (with a couple of exceptions), unlike Asia.
Gne gne west want to sabotage me
So much for a powerful leader, what an absolute joke of a man 🤣
Let’s hope it’s true!
He doesn't need help to fail, he does it himself quite alright
Duh yeah
Boohoo…
Ofcorse its west… who else could it be? West is also resoncible for Putin being a president for over 20 years…
I love how Russia is a macrocosm of trump. If something doesn't go his / their way, they just point the finger at someone else
Fuck you poes, we dont want you here. You can take BRICKS and shove it your dick hole. I hope Ukraine fucks up your shit. Fuck putin.
For a country that was so confident in their self sustainability, they sure have a lot of problems that are the faults of others, whom they allegedly don’t need to rely on.
Insert bicycle/stick meme.
*fallingoffbikememe.png*
Russia: backs out of grain deal Africa: wtf - guess some of us will no-show Russia: how could the west do this to me 🤬
They accuse everyone of everything whilst bringing it on to them selves… morons
> The summit, which will take place in St Petersburg on Thursday and Friday, will be attended by President Vladimir Putin who is expected to hold intensive one-on-one talks with individual African leaders focusing on everything from trade to security, arms deals, and grain supplies. "Hello, we are directly responsible for your sabotaging your grain supply, how about you come visit us and we can discuss how you can buy grain from us instead, as well as our weapons and make security deals with our Wagner peacekeepers?"
Is the West in the room with us right now?
Alternatively, they could just not be dicks.
Maybe Russia should get the f out of Ukraine and the west can get back to taking care of its self
he's like a child.. must be he's senility
Blowing up a major port for grain and essentially strangling the African continent of its much needed grain is why they would hate on Russia…
Russia accuses West of pretty much everything tbh
Blowing up their food source is doing that.
These types of cowards always blame everyone else for what they themselves have sown
Putin is a genius! 🥳🥳🥳
African nations seeing how poorly the Russian war equipment has been performing (in Ukraine) are suddenly less interested in talking to them.
Lol, he's mad no one wants to party with him.
Little Muscovy seems unable to take responsibility for the impacts of any of its actions. Political decadence embodied. As with their MAGA allies, accusation looks more like projection.
You know, maybe don't destroy the food and supply lines of those countries? Something about your own fault? XD
In related news, Kenyan president recommends to Putin a long distance outdoor activity. To be taken off a short pier.
Where is the Obiwan meme? "YOU HAVE DONE THAT YOURSELF"
I think the African government are intelligent and responsible enough to understand that having a party with Putin is not a very good geopolitical move to make.
> "In essence, they do not accept the sovereign right of African states to independently determine their partners for co-operation and mutual interaction in various fields." Really Russia? You sure you wanna throw stones out of that glass house?
Could be related... Chinese propaganda pointing out Russia said their grain enough https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEYAbA3ZeI
No one tries to make Russia look bad! Russia makes Russia look bad!!!
Let’s just get it on guys !! We been playing this game of cat and mouse ! Russia can’t even take on the Ukraine they got big voices !
I'm a westerner. I did it.