SG & Timor Leste are the only 2 SEA countries to react strongly to Russia invasion of Ukraine

[qcy888]

https://globalvoices.org/2022/03/01/how-is-southeast-asia-reacting-to-the-ukraine-invasion/

While the ASEAN block made noncommittal references to the “conflict in the West” and called for de-escalation, many Southeast Asian leaders are choosing to stay silent and sidestep any direct references to Russia and its president Vladamir Putin. In fact, only Singapore and Timor Leste signed a UN draft resolution calling for an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine. The resolution ultimately failed.

 

[avviicc]

the 2 smallest countries.. can understand.. we dun want to become ukraine

 

[Cobra!]

Lol, given a choice tni more than happy try timor again

 

[pieface]

Both are under very real Indonesian threat. People forget Indonesia bombed us before and even named their warships after the 2 bombers.

Timor leste was invaded by Indonesia in an attempt to "reclaim" it back.

Indonesia is pretty much the "potential Russia" of SEA.

That's why it is important to speak out so they get the message.

 

[yiron]

Bo bian. It's an existential issue. If small countries don't speak out against such outright aggression by bigger countries, sooner or later it may be our turn.

 

[desmond_yee1]

Malaysia despite Russia shooting their MH17 still keep quiet

 

[yiron]

Malaysia despite Russia shooting their MH17 still keep quiet

Malaysia procures some of its military assets from Russia...maybe that's why they kept quiet.

 

[Bam25th]

If Malaysia and Indonesia speak out against Russia, they can go scrap their Russian fighter jets le….. so bobian lor

 

[CSNation]

Of course, look at our size?
Remember Konfrontasi.


Also don't forget SG sent peacekeepers to East Timor.

 

[blacklotus]

Malaysia procures some of its military assets from Russia...maybe that's why they kept quiet.

malaysian astronaut also fly on russian spacecraft before.

 

[blacklotus]

Of course, look at our size?
Remember Konfrontasi.


Also don't forget SG sent peacekeepers to East Timor.

yes. my dys4 at that time went for peacekeeping mission in East Timor.

 

[ricohflex]

Timor Leste was the victim of Indonesian invasion in 1975 with the aim of annexation.

This is how irresponsible a colonial power is. Meaning Portugal.
They ruled the place from 1702 to 1974.
Portugal could not care less what happened to the people of Timor Leste; after they leave.

In 1999 East Timor 78.5% voted for independence.

 

[daryl76]

Timor Leste was the victim of Indonesian invasion in 1975 with the aim of annexation.

This is how irresponsible a colonial power is. Meaning Portugal.
They ruled the place from 1702 to 1974.
Portugal could not care less what happened to the people of Timor Leste; after they leave.

In 1999 East Timor 78.5% voted for independence.

ya man, it was a mess when i went there in early 2000s

 

[slashershot]

https://globalvoices.org/2022/03/01/how-is-southeast-asia-reacting-to-the-ukraine-invasion/

What's the difference between this draft resolution and what the UN is voting on now? Same thing?

 

[audiovideo]

Sg best buddy Brunei always extremely quiet.

 

[pclow59]

枪打出头鸟 shoot the bird which takes the lead;​

 

[CSNation]

Sg best buddy Brunei always extremely quiet.

Not China best buddy now meh?

 

[audiovideo]

Not China best buddy now meh?

In sea it is sg best buddy.
The title says SEA.

 

[HappyCanOrNot]

Asean chairman should talk mah...why garmen so kaypoh??