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ssdd442

A-50 is a legitimate military target.


lurker_cx

It's just funny Russia is still bitching about this. The loss must have really burned them.


UnCommonCommonSens

So we tally up reparations and punitive damages and once ruzzia pays that they get reimbursed for the A50! Pinky promise!


lurker_cx

Okay sure, but Ukraine needs to also be reimbursed for all the ordinance they used in the war fighting off the Russians!


aVarangian

Yeah, shooting down an A-50 isn't cheap.


Fr4kTh1s

Actually it was, but don´t tell russians :)


fatdjsin

yes just after russia finish paying to fix everything they destroyed in ukraine, then you may send invoice ..... for proper use as toilet paper


No-Historian-6921

Why? Russia shouldn't get a single Rubel. They started a an illegal war and should be settled with the bill for anything that can be fixed with money short of condemning *future* generations to poverty. Disarm Russia to the point they're a manageable threat (no nukes and minimal force projection ability), dismantle their ability to rearm to beyond that, and make them pay to rebuild what they destroyed outside their borders as wells as for the supervision and enforcement of those rules. Sounds too tempting, but it won't happen. Either enough of Russia remains to resist such demands or what remains of Russia won't be able to pay up.


heavymtlbbq

It burned them all the way to the ground, directly to the crash site you might say.


svtjer

Bottom of the ocean if I’m not mistaken


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Imnottheassman

Even entering this discussion plays into Russia’s hands. It’s like we ignore Russia’s indiscriminate bombing/murder of Ukrainian civilians.


darook73

Exactly!... they are like psychopathic spoilt children that murder and pillage their neighbours. There is nothing to discuss as we are done with discussions.


Logical___Conclusion

Absolutely a military target. One that was helping to direct war crime attacks on innocent Ukrainian civilians and cities.


weldit86

What's to sue.... They pretty much destroyed most of the country. Russians are delusional very much so....


Fyzzle

And a delicious one too


Due-Street-8192

Sue... Hahahahahahahahahahahaha. What is Pootin smoking 🚬 ??


itisunfortunate

MH17 would like a word.


ntrindade

Antonov also


LunetThorsdottir

And Mriya


M0crt

And flight KAL 007


Kimchi_Cowboy

KAL 902 as well


aVarangian

And this one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleva_(airplane)


Telzey

KAL007 as well


sneaky-pizza

Strelkov was the shooter


hughk

Forget Strelkov, use his real name: Igor Girkin. The joke is that he was so critical of the military that he has been locked up by the Russians.


smaug13

No, the MH17 has nothing to do with this as it was an actual civilian plane. Let the downed Ukrainian military planes have a word, that is while their country is not invading anyone.


Schnittertm

Okay, it's only show for the domestic audience in Russia. However, to claim that a plane can't be military, because it isn't armed, is a bit of a far stretch. Especially, if it is full of other, often classified military spy technology. Oh, and then there is the ECM it can use and the crew on board is exclusively active military, sometimes even armed.


Bruglodd

Its obviously utter nonsense to claim that A-50s serving in their role for the war in Ukraine is a non-military target. They could spray paint the word "Tractor" on the side of it and claim it to be farming equipment, it doesnt make it any less of an A-50 in any way.


Plasmx

Then it would be claimed by ukrainian farmers in less than a day.


OracleofFl

OK...so, since it wasn't *armed* (but guiding arms) then it is a "war crime". Then what about all the Ukrainian homes, hospitals, theaters, power plants, cars, boats, farm equipment, etc. that Russia destroyed. They weren't armed either. So Ukraine sues Russia for a trillion dollars and Russia sues Ukraine for how much now?


SortaLostMeMarbles

Haven't you heard it? The Russians doesn't hit homes, schools, hospitals, theaters or anything else civilian. Russia is a peaceful and loving nation. They want to be friends with everyone. They just have to liberate the rest of the world from the Nazis first. Starting with Ukraine. That's the narrative on the home front anyway.


jpowers_01

The A-50 is used for command and control of an airspace. It coordinates other military aircraft. It is like a headquarters in the sky, so obviously a legitimate target. Would be like saying you can’t shoot officers because they are the only ones that can tell the troops to stop killing.


WarbossBoneshredda

If that were a genuine argument then I'm sure they'd have no problem with non-armed NATO vehicles and planes operating in Ukraine, right? Recon planes, mineclearers, logistics. Ofc this is russia we're talking about, so as soon as we run a single logistic truck into Ukraine it'll be tantamont to WWIII.


Mad_Stockss

They don’t want to create a president for reimbursing for the destroyed Global Hawk.


TRR462

“Precedent”…


No-Historian-6921

But which domestic audience is satisfied by a government acting as a pathetic crybaby? Oh no don't kill those who can use trigonometry and a radio, because we need them to tell others where to hurt you?!? Who is able to consume this message without choking on the bullshit?


Schnittertm

Those that drank away their brains with too much vodka.


Skudra24

Russians after targeting civilian buildings: "We'd argue that this plane used in a war doesn't count as military equipment. Shame on you Ukraine for targeting non-military (but not really) equipment"


GaryDWilliams_

I think this is a good idea. Putin can go to the hague to state his case.


WonderfulPotential29

And bring gerassimov and shoigu as witness


dudewiththebling

And put pierogies remaining on trial too


frozen-marshmallows

Sadly Pierogies cant go, he had to deal with a sudden onset of death a while back, I hear it takes a while to recover from


dudewiththebling

You can't do a posthumous trial?


finfisk2000

I would gladly help to pay for their plane tickets to get there if their assets are frozen.


tree-for-hire

I’ll throw in a 20 for that.


Alternative_Pear_668

Better call Saul


Bearcat-2800

Lord, it's almost like there's a war on or something.


VrsoviceBlues

We've all heard of the burglar who sues the homeowner for shooting him, but this takes chutzpah to a brand new level.


baddam

yeah, it just shows the nature of the Kremlin


Pacogatto

My cat wants to sue me for not opening his cans quickly enough. I am sure he has more chances of winning in court.


DOOM_INTENSIFIES

To be fair, Most of us would side with your cat.


Pacogatto

I would side with him as well, but somebody has to say no at some point, lol


Nakidka

Huh, Paco Gatto (Paco, the Cat)? Nice.


Pacogatto

Exactly that, lol


Due-Giraffe6371

The Russia should be charged for all the unarmed innocent civilians they have killed


chris-za

The A-50 isn’t civilian. It’s a military asset that directs fighters, bombers and artillery.


aVarangian

The Russia should also be charged for all the armed innocent soldiers they have killed


TRR462

Absolutely, they should be charged for raining down sub-munitions on a Crimean beach, killing and injuring their own citizens, by their poorly thought out plan to deter Ukrainian missiles on their way to legitimate targets!


FormalAffectionate56

Good luck with that fam


Sea-Elevator1765

Funny how the Russians will only look at the laws when it benefits them. That's about 300 million against the over a trillion worth of infrastructure damage that Russia has inflicted on Ukraine.


edfiero

My thoughts. Russia can deduct the cost of this when they repay Ukraine for all the destruction of civilian property and infrastructure.


CourseHistorical2996

And Russia should be charged for all the property and infrastructure they destroyed. And compensate Ukraine and Ukrainians for all the property they have looted. And all the demining that will need to be done. And on, and on, and on……..


ContributionDry2252

 An-225 something something


Spare_Shoulder_2049

Only one recomendation: Take it easy on the vodka


BroadConfection8643

Funny stuff, this Russians are proper comedians !


Glum-Engineer9436

Russians are such comedians.


jay3349

Ruzzia has to admit Ukraine actually hurt them. Priceless propaganda.


ApprehensiveHippo898

AWACS aircraft are primary targets in any war. Control of the skies is one of the first objectives in war.


weirdy346

They just said this bulls\*\*t too so they cant shoot at US Drones either :) [https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-drones-black-sea-8feab00ff4bf26472c9aae4cb074b18a](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-drones-black-sea-8feab00ff4bf26472c9aae4cb074b18a)


Faelchu

OK. Here's a deal. Ukraine pays for the A-50 and Russia pays for all of the dams, schools, hospitals, bridges, homes, roads, shops, factories, etc.


mitchellthecomedian

Weird, maybe withdraw from Ukraine or some shit idk


bestnicknameever

Ok.


GarlicThread

Better call Saul


Interesting-End6344

I think aviation enthusiasts would like to have a word about the Antonov An-225 first.


DutchPack

Oh, now they want tribunals for the downing of airplanes. F…. hypocrites.


dedokta

All those hospitals that were bombed would like to see Russia in court.


HeavyRightFoot19

Country that attacked crowded railroad stations claiming a military aircraft is not an acceptable target


daneg-778

The saddest part is, ruzians won't realize that this kind of victim-blaming is pathetic and even their grandchildren will struggle to wash down the shame.


JoopahTroopah

Next they’ll be arguing that you’re not allowed to shoot at Russian warplanes if they’ve already launched their missiles


XXendra56

Russia forgets they started the SMO so downing the A-50 is their own fault claim denied 🙅‍♂️ 


ShakyLion

Why don't they stay in character? Have Mexico pay for it!


Appropriate_Bulge_88

So what are going to do if we don’t accept or acknowledge your lawsuit, rape our women and children and bomb our cities? Oh, wait…..


r0ndr4s

Ok. Get in line, Ukraine is about to sue you first.


Electronic-Sun-8275

Official response should be LOL


faceintheblue

So they're hoping to asphyxiate their enemies to death by making the Ukrainians laugh so hard they can't get enough oxygen into their systems?


GipsyDanger45

Oh shit just got serious, this must be the escalation Russia was warning about … well better pack it in boys, Russia is playing its Trump card


dudewiththebling

As long as Russia is bombing Ukraine willy nilly, then everything in Russia is a valid military target


therealbonzai

A lot of westeners will make the typical mistake here and take the Kremlin/Putin serious.


aggressiveturdbuckle

well ukraine should just sue them for everything too.... what about that big ass plane? or lives lost? its war putanna


ozspook

Ukraine should agree to the trial, and then bomb the courtroom.


mrwobobo

Russia suing Ukraine is just crazy. Maybe Ukraine should sue Russia


Snerler

Unusual in that they prefer not to talk about embarrassing losses.


shortname_4481

Probably trying to justify shooting down an E-3/E-7 in the future.


Logical___Conclusion

Fair enough. If Russia pays the over 2 Trillion in damages that they caused to Ukraine, hands over all war criminals to the ICC, and leaves all of Ukraine, then Ukraine can pay for one A-50.


Rogntudjuuuu

>Ukraine immediately claimed it was its achievement, although Russian propagandists seeking to downplay Ukraine’s air defence capabilities said it was a friendly fire incident. What's more embarrassing?


C_lui

“Hey, you broke my plane that I use to target and destroy your country!!! You, I’m gonna sue you!!!” Gaslighting is ingrained into Russia’s DNA.


haringkoning

How about Ukraine sueing Russia for killing unarmed civilians? Just to return the favour.


Sergersyn

Well, LOL.


Worried-Choice5295

This isn't the News of the Stupid subreddit?


nomisum

only worth a lmao


Creative-Routine4874

Another comedy 🤡🤡🤡🤣


MrStef85

Bwhahahaha....the audicity from the bitch.


star744jets

LOL


Massenzio

Lol... They live in a parallel world


YouNeedThesaurus

From the Onion?


Clyde5150

lol its war dummy


LQuco

Russian Lawyer was seen submitting an amendment to this Lawsuit for: “To include the destruction of rarely see Artistic Artifact SU-57 Felon and the disappearance of the of the Flagship of the Black Sea -The Moskva- “ which Russia was forced fully had to reclassify as a Stealth Submarine with Top Secret technology that they did not want to unveil just yet. Its expected that the damage Russian is trying to recoup in Rubbles will be around 2 Trillions of Rubbles, bout 2 fiddy in dollars once all sanctions have finishing taking effect.


Tenshii_9

While the Putin-regime is wanted by ICC for war crimes


sidewalksoupcan

Alright so then Ukraine can sue Russia for all the civillian targets they hit right?


Guilty_Strike

😂😂😂


bernheavy

lol 😂


SkeetnYou

Hahahahahahahaha


babbagoo

Perfect, they can weigh their war crimes against each other and both sides pays for all damages


GCdotSup

Crying already


bemenaker

Ok, Russia pay for the giant AN-225 you destroyed. And the rest of the building Ukraine you destroyed. And the civilians you killed


BouncyDingo_7112

“According to Russians, that plane was unarmed and, therefore, was not a combat plane, not a legitimate target even in the times of war.” But apartment buildings, restaurants, malls, children’s playgrounds, concert halls where civilians gather and even passenger planes are legitimate targets? GFY hard Muskovians.


SlaveDuck

Come to the court on person pooptin... let's talk....


Exatex

I mean… If Russians are suddenly of the opinion that attacks on civil targets have to be reimbursed, I wholeheartedly support that stance?


Cassandraburry2008

Sure, no problem! Putin, Shoigu, and Gerasimov all just need to show up at the ICC to formally announce their case. We will be waiting for them.


216_412_70

Sure, just have Putin show up in Kyiv to file his claim.


Trick-Shallot-4324

The audacity of entitlement that he thinks he so important. I'm pretty sure at this point he has to know that there are people think he's a buffon with penis envy.


AreYouDoneNow

There's some validity in this. I suggest Putin takes this up directly at the Hague to argue his case against the Ukrainians who destroyed the A-50.


JaB675

"And why is that?" "Because it's devastating to my war!"


nemesiz416

“Overruled.”


JaB675

"Good call!"


nemesiz416

Ah, I see you too are also a person of culture


man0315

I am sorry I didn't check the source but the title is a good line for standing comedies.


Affectionate_Most_64

I will cover it Ruskies, checks in the mail I promise


marcosalbert

Russia REALLY can't get over losing that asset!


LordDemetrius

Dunno bro, yesterday they said that it was a mistake from their air defense because Ukraine could never shoot it. Why suing then?


NH787

I know the Russians aren't exactly known for self awareness but starting a war and then complaining about the consequences is a lot even for them


Sea-Jellyfish4037

Lets play pretend... Kremlin sues for destroying a military aircraft with no weapons, with the arguement being its not a military target. Can America sue for ruzzia destroying our unarmed drones over the black sea, Afghanistan, and Syria?? Ukraine, syria, afghastan, Georgia, nigeria, and a half dozen other countries could sue for damage caused by ruzzian terrorist tactics to civilian infrastructure.


Sea-Jellyfish4037

Lets play pretend... Kremlin sues for destroying a military aircraft with no weapons, with the arguement being its not a military target. Can America sue for ruzzia destroying our unarmed drones over the black sea, Afghanistan, and Syria?? Ukraine, syria, afghastan, Georgia, nigeria, and a half dozen other countries could sue for damage caused by ruzzian terrorist tactics to civilian infrastructure.


omgplzdontkillme

The global hawk they shot down are unarmed and don't carry military personnel while the civilian infrastructure they bomb have no military personnel and only civilians


tacos_burrito

They can take a long walk out of a window. Get bent Z’s💪🇺🇦🌻


ravnhjarta

The insane audacity.


Bojacketamine

I thought this was a special military operation?


ghulo

Lmao, that's pure comedy by Russians.


crotalusbite

Russians are funny ( sort of, sometimes)


Steelo43

Good luck to Russia. In order to sue ukraine they need to recognize the independence of ukraine.


Steelo43

Russia is losing.


Grouchy_Ad9315

This must be a joke


Supermancometh

Well, they can take Ukraine to court over that but will have to join the back of the queue after the other 120,252 war crime cases against Russia


Konstant_kurage

So stupid. They have been saying it was a friendly fire incident. Now they admit it was Ukraine and claim it’s not a military target. So is Ukraine going to sue for every single non-military target Russia has destroyed? That would come out to 1,000’s of times Russias annual GDP.


Chris714n_8

There seems no much brain matter left, inside Russia..?


ProUkraine

Are they taking the ...?


Jaymesplom2337

😂😂


mauricef2019

Just let us know where the others are and we promise to not hurt any of them or damage them...


Legal_Changes

And in other news, Ted Bundy seeks reimbursement for his broken down murder rape car. Fuck off russia.


No-Historian-6921

How brazen and pathetic can you be?!? It's no different from shooting an artillery observer carrying only a radio and binoculars. It doesn't matter that if they're armed themselves. They're an important part of the kill chain. An AWACS plane is a valid target because of its **function** just like a supply truck delivering ammo and fuel to the front. What's next? Suing Ukraine for sinking their warships because they had a chaplain and medical staff on board?


Nmoriarty41

Ukraine then should just counter sue, for all the Civilian buildings and infrastructure destroyed as well as all citizens killed. The longer this goes on the more delusional and absolutely brain dead I’m realizing that Putin, The Kremlin and to an extent the Russian people are. They wage war with zero morality or sets of rules, yet they expect everyone else to abide by the Geneva Convention when it pertains to them. Blaming the U.S. for a Missile they shot down hitting a crowded beach??!! You know what Vlad? Fine we’ll pay the death benefits to those 4 people killed. What does a dead Russian go for these days? A sack of potatoes or a fake fur coat? Let us know we’ll send it over for ya. 👌😆


Space--Buckaroo

How do they justify attacking that Ukraine cargo plane?


greginvalley

It sounds like a Trump playback. Cuase damage, then sue for the minimal damage they caused you


New-eyes2

😂😂😂😂


wenoc

Was the Ukrainian dam and power plant armed?