“ Intentionally attacking a Russian aircraft in neutral airspace is not just a crime under international law, but also an open declaration of war against the largest nuclear power ,” Anatoly Antonov warned. - An armed clash between Russia and the United States would be radically different from the proxy war that the Americans are waging remotely against us in Ukraine. Is the Capitol ready to expose American citizens and the international community to the risk of all-out nuclear war? Answer, dear senator! "
This is how the ambassador responded to the threats of a number of American parliamentarians, in particular Senator Lindsey Graham, to shoot down Russian aircraft in international airspace if they come close to US military equipment.
https://tass.com/politics/1589407 https://www.easternherald.com/2023/03/16/an-attack-on-a-russian-aircraft-in-neutral-space-would-be-a-declaration-of-war/ https://www.australiannationalreview.com/state-of-affairs/an-attack-on-a-russian-plane-in-neutral-space-will-be-a-declaration-of-war-the-russian-ambassador-in-washington-responded-to-the-threats-of-senators/
Rightly so!
Purkiss.. any updates on your situation?
Nothing significant to post on Yet really...Seems for once the Government (Police Force and Military) were pre-emptive having learned a bit from last July's riots and were visible everywhere...Also having Gone around the streets, under bridges etc and clearing up over 25,000 tyres which would have been used to block roads and major freeways made a huge difference...Tomorrow (Tues) is also a public holiday so its not over... There have been a few incidents but they were/are being dealt with... about 150 were arrested so far But its looking like a Flop for the EFF who were instigating all this...What is supposed to be a National Shutdown so far looks like a public holiday as far as Businesses being open and people on the street...One Win(So far) for the decent people who just want to work and make a living...Anything can happen over the next day or so so lets see....