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Are you taking any steps because of the Ukraine situation?

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DetailMouse · 25/02/2022 09:16

The situation for those in the country is heartbreaking, I've sobbed at several news stories this morning and my heart aches for a Ukrainian friend whose family is still there.

On a far more selfish, practical level have you "done" anything to protect yourself and your own situation? If nothing else I can see an impending deepening of the financial crisis. A friend has taken all her money out of the bank, for example, but it's true she's prone to a bit of drama. Gas supply worries me a lot.

Is there anything we should be doing now to help a bit if the situation is prolonged or worsens?

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Abra1d1 · 25/02/2022 14:09

@FourChimneys

Perhaps we could build nuclear bunkers out of toilet rolls?

The only practical thing I'm planning to do is give my Ukrainian work associate time to talk if he needs it. And a big hug as he is worried about his elderly parents.

Poor man. He must be so worried.
Silverswirl · 25/02/2022 14:10

@Sparklingbrook

Are you sure this 'friend' isn't you OP?
It’s so obvious the friend is her 🤣
Sparklingbrook · 25/02/2022 14:10

we're already seeing some affect

I've been out. There seems to be food in the shops, the only thing I noticed is queues at the pumps at the petrol station so the panic has set in already it seems. The local BP has run out of fuel. Hmm

SpinningTheSeedsOfLove · 25/02/2022 14:12

@NobodysGonnaKnow

Our PM's further up Putin's arse than an enema

Tory party funding and cash for questions? Or something else?

All of that, and the whole 'bad boys of brexit' debacle that was connected to Russian wish-lists.
Lucyccfc68 · 25/02/2022 14:14

The dickheads are already out in force at the petrol stations, causing long queues and leading to shortages.

NobodysGonnaKnow · 25/02/2022 14:15

That’s true. Brexit was supposedly fuelled by Russian bots. Do we think that’s true?

Torag · 25/02/2022 14:16

@starfishmummy

I am busy taking precautions as per the 1980s Protect and Survive leaflet. Grin

You can find it on line if you are interested. Grin

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria.
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DetailMouse · 25/02/2022 14:16

@Sparklingbrook

we're already seeing some affect

I've been out. There seems to be food in the shops, the only thing I noticed is queues at the pumps at the petrol station so the panic has set in already it seems. The local BP has run out of fuel. Hmm

You've missed the stock market crash and oil price increase then?
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CallMeNutribullet · 25/02/2022 14:20

Do you know what causes a run on the banks op? People doing exactly what your friend did.

Sparklingbrook · 25/02/2022 14:21

@DetailMouse people are going to need petrol after today. if I filled up today I'd need petrol again by Monday. So I don't really get it, and the panic buying is now causing shortages just like last time when the emergency services couldn't get any.

ToastBusters · 25/02/2022 14:23

Piss off with the “no panic buying, only sensible steps”… Don’t we know by now that if one person starts with the “sensible steps” then others will follow? Genuinely how many people in the last fuel crisis did you see filling wheelie bins and bin liners??? Everyone was just out there doing “sensible steps.”

BattenbergdowntheHatches · 25/02/2022 14:24

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TheUsualShitshow · 25/02/2022 14:25

@NobodysGonnaKnow

That’s a bit hyperbolic! Where have I said everything is forgotten? I said I’m grateful the PM has come out and said it’s unacceptable and is trying to deliver sanctions. He also criticised Europe for falling into bed with a rogue state. I think that’s something that should be criticised! That doesn’t mean he should have eaten that vol au vent during lockdown.
That is the lowest of low bars
TheUsualShitshow · 25/02/2022 14:27

@NobodysGonnaKnow

That’s true. Brexit was supposedly fuelled by Russian bots. Do we think that’s true?
The Russia Report derails multiple links between Russia and the leave campaign.
strawberryapricotpie · 25/02/2022 14:27

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria.

Totally genuine. I was in my teens in the 80s and although I can't actually remember if the govt got as far as posting out the booklet to all households, I think they must have done because everybody knew what it contained. It had a huge impact on a society that was already very fearful of the possibility of nuclear war - it's only really in hindsight that I've properly appreciated how real the threat was, though. At 16 I took more notice of pop songs about nuclear war than the reality of it. Grin

strawberryapricotpie · 25/02/2022 14:28

@BattenbergdowntheHatches

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria

I was 5 and my mother had been at Greenham Common. That leaflet (and watching Threads at an irresponsibly young age) made all my hair fall out.

Threads was bloody terrifying. I can't watch it now.
ancientgran · 25/02/2022 14:32

@strawberryapricotpie

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria.

Totally genuine. I was in my teens in the 80s and although I can't actually remember if the govt got as far as posting out the booklet to all households, I think they must have done because everybody knew what it contained. It had a huge impact on a society that was already very fearful of the possibility of nuclear war - it's only really in hindsight that I've properly appreciated how real the threat was, though. At 16 I took more notice of pop songs about nuclear war than the reality of it. Grin

I thought the Cuban Missile crisis was more frightening. I can remember being sent home early with the message, "WW3 could start this afternoone, go home to your family." When I got home my gran was there which was unusual, she rarely visited and if she did it was at weekends. Apparently if we were going to get blown to bit we were all going together.

They knew how to scare kids in those days.

TheUsualShitshow · 25/02/2022 14:42

And now there are actual threads on here with parents debating either letting their kids watch Newsround, or complaining to the school as they mentioned what was going on the pupils.

It's ridiculous.

godmum56 · 25/02/2022 14:47

@strawberryapricotpie

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria.

Totally genuine. I was in my teens in the 80s and although I can't actually remember if the govt got as far as posting out the booklet to all households, I think they must have done because everybody knew what it contained. It had a huge impact on a society that was already very fearful of the possibility of nuclear war - it's only really in hindsight that I've properly appreciated how real the threat was, though. At 16 I took more notice of pop songs about nuclear war than the reality of it. Grin

there were TV ads as well about taking doors off to make a shelter. there was also a joke going around about what to do in the event of nuclear attack plant your feet apart bend over grasp your ankes firmly and kiss your arse goodbye.
Chakraleaf · 25/02/2022 14:47

@BattenbergdowntheHatches

Bloody hell. Is that a genuine thing that was sent to people? If so, I'm surprised it didn't cause mass hysteria

I was 5 and my mother had been at Greenham Common. That leaflet (and watching Threads at an irresponsibly young age) made all my hair fall out.

Just looked at the leaflet. Horrifying.
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DetailMouse · 25/02/2022 14:48

I work in school and there have been discussions today (I'm not in work but in the emails) about how best to support children. We're seeing a lot of anxiety in students. It's not just on MN

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AKASammyScrounge · 25/02/2022 14:53

@WeeFae

I am going to keep a small amount of cash in the house, enough for a week or 2 shopping, in case of a cyber-attack but that is all.
That's what I have done. Enough money to tide me over for a short period of the banks come under cyber attack.
FourTeaFallOut · 25/02/2022 14:55

Well, let's hope those school children are reassured that the adults around them have a bit of mettle and won't dissolve into a puddle of piss over hypothetical scenarios they peddle on the internet.

SueSaid · 25/02/2022 14:56

@DetailMouse

I work in school and there have been discussions today (I'm not in work but in the emails) about how best to support children. We're seeing a lot of anxiety in students. It's not just on MN
I bet its the kids whose parents are stockpiling loo roll and emptying cash points.

Ours know there is a crisis in Ukraine but are not remotely anxious about it.

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DetailMouse · 25/02/2022 14:56

Yes because we wouldn't want the adults in charge of caring for those children to have done anything at all to be prepared...

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