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I have not said any of those things, and how dare you call me a Russian apologist. Regardless of the fact that Donetsk and Luhansk are controlled by Russian separatists, I am vehemently against today's development. I've provided factual analysis of the situation backed up by reputable sources to give people some context.

I'm filtering you now because you're either so thick you're not worth the time of day, or a longstanding troll here to just wind people up.

The Economist
https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2022/02/15/why-donetsk-and-luhansk-are-at-the-heart-of-the-ukraine-crisis
"Donetsk and Luhansk, part of the Donbas region dominated by Russian-speakers, have since 2014 been controlled by separatists and so, in effect, by Russia."

The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/uncertain-dawn-for-citizens-of-two-breakaway-republics-qpcgpjg8t
"Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic, the two rebel-held regions that Russia has supported financially and militarily since 2014."

The Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/a87bdc20-94a9-4be8-b92c-f2dba7ab1b76
"Self-proclaimed but almost wholly reliant on the Kremlin for support, Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics declared independence from Kyiv in April 2014 after Russia-backed militias seized control of local government offices and other infrastructure following Moscow’s invasion of Crimea."

You stated below: "Yes their are pro Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, but they are not in charge."
I've just provided quotes from three of the most reputable papers in the world clearly stating that you are wrong.

Last post on this and then I give up - I just find it staggering how you post in such definitive terms about topics you have no idea about. Here is an article from 4 days ago detailing some useful background for you:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/17/what-is-the-background-to-the-separatists-attack-in-east-ukraine.

From the piece:

"What are the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics?
The two territories are run by separatist governments widely seen as Russian proxy states inside Ukraine. Since 2014, they have been in conflict with Kyiv, which refers to them as “temporarily occupied territories”, similar to Crimea. They have received military and financial backing from Moscow since they declared their existence after the Ukrainian revolution in 2014."

I look forward to you admitting that you got this one wrong, and acknowledging that the President of Ukraine might be slightly more informed than you when he says this isn't a full scale invasion.

Quady, if "the whole of Ukraine will come to their aid" why has it not done so for the last 7 or so years during which it has been run by pro-Russian separatists, funded by Russia and whose leaders are chosen by the Kremlin? The Ukrainian leaders have in fact today said that they will NOT be retaliating as this would give Putin the pretext he needs for a full scale invasion.

To quote Ukraine's President today: "“An all-out invasion from Russia — if that happens — will put others at risk, our neighbours Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, god forbid,”". Not he says "if that happens" clearly indicating that what has happened today is not a full scale invasion. But no doubt you know better than the President of Ukraine.

Hi copperpot, whilst I too am sad to see today's developments, I think it's worth noting that this is far from a full scale invasion of the Ukraine. The Donetsk and Luhansk regions (or People's Republics as they are sometimes known) have been under de facto Russian control since 2014. Combined they are home to approximately 3 million people, with 75-80% or so speaking Russian as their first language. They used to be more populous but many left following the takeover by the Russian backed separatists. As a result, the Russian tanks moving into these regions won't be met by much / any resistance (quite the contrary).

What this potentially does do, however, is provide pretext for a full-blown invasion. Personally, I don't think Putin will go down this route as back home in Russia, all out war with Ukraine is massively unpopular both amongst the elites and the general population. Putin is currently acting in this manner as his popularity back home is waning, and he wants to cement his position as leader for a further X years. He needs to reinforce the image he's built up over years as being the protector of the Russian state and the only man strong enough for the job. To enter into a full blooded conflict, given its unpopularity amongst the Russian people, would be totally contrary to his goal of boosting popularity at home. As such, I don't see it happening.

Conversely, we may well now be dealing with a totally irrational and egotistical maniac, in which case who knows what might happen.

I first bought KAV at 2.86p and posted when I did so. You have already trawled through my posting history in attempt to make a silly point, go back a little further and you'll see I've been here for a while.

Apologies to the other contributors for the off topic posts, but I think it's only right to call out nonsense such as claiming this share is suitable for derisking a portfolio when I see it. Unfortunately some people will believe and act on posts like that.

Yes, I'm sure my investment of a fortnight ago in one of the largest gold finds of recent time in mining-friendly Australia will prove to be a huge error, particularly as gold climbs through $1900. Not sure I will be taking investment advice from a bloke who thinks one can derisk by investing in a stock like KAV, and who likes to remind us every other post which corner of the earth he resides in.

Get it right? I didn't get anything wrong you doughnut.

Coxonopolos, I would suggest that anyone looking to de-risk from EUA by moving funds into an mining exploration company in Africa needs their head looking at.

SeisNav, I think they are acting - CuNextYear just posted on here and has now been banned from the site (their latest post removed with it).

"As I have previously posted I suspect Rothschilds were brought in to help solve the CASA and Zambia mess"

There is literally not a shred of evidence for this assumption. It is totally made up.

Oh look, a troll

I'm sure Ella will be contacting Simon shortly to let him know he's made a huge mistake. After all, the only reason she does all this research is to protect investors from losing their capital, right?

“Feb. 15, 2022 will go into history as the day western war propaganda failed. They have been disgraced and destroyed without a single shot being fired.” -Russia FM spox.

https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/1493508051176931332?s=20&t=iFl6e8bt0Or7OMj2cwQ6Ew

Must be moving all those tanks back before tomorrow's invasion...

Hi DrJamain, can you explain what gap was filled please? Given the relatively steady rise I wasn't aware there was one.

Rich3r, I think I saw in the last MD&A that the move into wine will be announced once the coffee plantations have been spun off into their own listed entity. Rumours that Barrick are looking to JV on our chicken farms too.

Come on Slug.. I am a Bordeaux man through and through due to my upbringing (dad used to joke about him drinking my inheritance before it reached me..) but to disregard all of the New World wines in that way is ridiculous. There are some excellent wines produced in Napa Valley - tonight I will be drinking a bottle of '94 Cabernet Sauvignon from the region (not a great year but an excellent producer). More than passable white wines produced in abundance from Chile & Aus.. some great vineyards in South Africa I've had the pleasure of visiting producing delicious reds at reasonable prices.

When this hits £1 I'll send you a case of 12 to open your mind :)

Ella, with respect, given that the share price is around 70% higher than when you were predicting it would fall below 2p, I think your credibility on future SP movement is virtually non-existent.

Purchased 50,000 @ 15.20. Looking forward to seeing this all play out.

It cannot be understated how important the work IRR/ALL has done with engaging with local communities & keeping the Ghanaian government onside. Whether we are taken out or continue to production in partnership with PLL, shareholders will be richly rewarded here.