Putin murderer, liar, hypocrite – Death in a cold dark sea.

(This Postcard, originally published January 2023, is one of my 'Postcard Snippets' range. Intentionally abbreviated, little more than introductions to a complex subject. Often, they first appeared as spontaneous Posts on Facebook or LinkedIn, sometimes on the anniversary of a historical event discussed therein. I provide links and suggestions to the interested reader so they may choose to follow the bouncing ball and discover more about the endlessly fascinating stories History and Time Travel expose.)

Recently I sent a letter to President Putin as follows:

Oh, Mr. Putin you are a hypocrite.

You say:

“The Wests’ provision of weapons to Ukraine will prolong the war, it must stop.”

Vladimir Putin

Do you remember the USSR, it was in all the papers, especially its dissolution on Dec 26, 1991. Well,

The USSR was attacked by Germany on June 22, 1941. The USSR was sustained by Allied Convoys delivering weapons and materials. Oh, that sounds remarkably familiar.

And you clearly forget that in excess of 10,000 merchant sailors perished on such convoys.

Convoys like PQ17, 35 ships commenced the journey, only 11 made it to the USSR.

Lest we Forget!

Peter Veal January 2022

I attached the following poster – Allied Convoys sustained Russia in World War 2, now Putin complains of the same Countries sustaining Ukraine: Hypocrisy!

British Merchant Seaman – Uncelebrated Quiet Heroes

I’m still awaiting a response from Vlad, perhaps he’s busy? My intent was to define Putin’s hypocrisy in complaining of the West’s support for Ukraine, whilst ignoring the historical fact that in 1941 the West supported Russia (USSR) after attack by Hitler.

I was struck by the sacrifice of Merchant Seaman, over 10,000 killed running convoys as depicted above. This figure excludes military personnel, sailors and airman: In total 72,000 lives!

Extraordinary Heroism and Conspicuous Courage. Death in a freezing cold sea, a long way from home.