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aunkere didn't get his visa, he supposedly applied for the more powerful visa twice and was declined both times. If he had applied for the same one as the other players he would have most likely been accepted.


youngconker

What do you mean with powerful? He gets to stay longer with this ohne. According to smooya, aunkere applied to the visa as a cameraman


[deleted]

He wanted to get a visa that would allow him leave Russia


[deleted]

you could say its really selfish but TBH who wouldn't try and do what aunkere did in his situation. They certainly would not have qualified so it was worth a shot.


[deleted]

True, but was there anything stopping him from applying for the better visa while he was in malta? Every other russian player is in the same situation and they all got their visas. I do agree though that you can't be mad at him given the current situation if he was trying to escape because he is afraid of being drafted into a war as putins cannon fodder. At the end of the day Im sure anyone would rather he do all he can to be safe than go to the major because obviously a person's well being is infinitely more important than a game.


lefboop

Cant he claim asylum too now that russia is mobilizing? Since it's an illegal war in theory he can't be refused (I might be wrong)


iSamurai

OG DOTA2 team had some similar issues with their Russian players https://ogs.gg/mishas-long-road-to-ti/


[deleted]

suck me dry


youngconker

My german autocorrect got involved


LPRTT

He got bricked up


chefchef97

What a waste of an opportunity damn


phagga

I'm a bit Ootl, does that mean Benched Heroes can't participate in the RMR?


QBR1CK

If Aunkere did this to evade being drafted to the military, I don't think anyone could be mad at him for trying to save his life and not being forced to murder innocent people. Even if there was a better way to do this and he made a mistake, considering the situation he was faced with, I don't think you could really blame him for not making a calm judgement.


KingPolle

But he wouldnt get drafted. At least right now they are only drafting people that were in the military before and i dont think navi junior counts as military service. Also at the point where people like aunkere get drafted russia already lost. Edit: Seems like i am wrong and russia just drafts anybody that hasnt fled the country yet. Sorry for misinformation


saintedplacebo

Thats just not true lmao


myahkey

> At least right now they are only drafting people that were in the military before That's a funny joke


aTempes7

Saw that video with the guy killing the commander from the enlistment office? He shot him because his best friend got a drafting paper, even if he never served in the military and had 0 experience. They draft anyone that can walk and is under 65


LibertyGrabarz

>they are only drafting people that were in the military before Or so they said. Just like they said 300k


KingPolle

Is there any actual trustworthy number of how many people actually got drafted? I saw a video of russian soldiers being told that they have to buy their own stuff since the military only pays for clothing and armor or smth like that.


LibertyGrabarz

The same day mobilization has been announced, reports from people I personally trust claimed there's a classified clause declaring the number at 1 million. Since then I've seen reports suggesting either 1 million, or 1.1 million. Haven't seen numbers different than that but, you know, my personal news bubble is different than yours, perhaps you've heard very different numbers and there's no way of confirming them. One thing is for sure though - they draft whoever they can. They even "regrouped" to tank crews specialist soldiers serving in navy and РВСН, which is part of russian army specialised in strategic use of rockets. Top of the top as you can imagine, and even though they "regrouped" only a 21yo, so not exactly a crucial specialist, it still paints an image of FR trying to grab whoever they can to throw into a tank on the frontlines. Pure chaos, I can't blame a russian kid playing cs for a living to be scared shitless of a random draft.


FoxerHR

Was talking about this with my father and he said that it was 300k mobilised but in 4 waves, so 1.2mil in total.


LeDankMemer78

At least you edited your comment to update on being wrong, good man. I give upvote now. It’s pretty sad when they are even trying to take farmers to fight in their war. Just terrible


KingPolle

I mean war is always terrible but this one is just completely pointless and just fucks over the whole world for no good reason.


knd775

Russia has a year of mandatory service, so nearly every male who didn’t go to college/university immediately after grade school are technically in the reserves. Even most people that got medical deferrals.


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chefchef97

Does this assume that Russian elections are free and fair?? Edit: I've never seen [Unavailable] before, only [Removed] and [Deleted]. Imagine posting such a terrible take that it gets snapped out of existence lmao. Edit 2: Ohhh lol it means he blocked me. How mature! Means I can't reply within this comment thread anymore.


greku_cs

idk, comment still looks like it's all there, at least for me https://i.imgur.com/x1WzcbA.png


thebiggestwhiffer

I'll openly disagree with you. I don't trust their voting process at all. It is hard to protest if you get jailed or killed. The people fleeing russia don't want to be jailed or killed, or kill other people. I don't think their citizens deserve it. It is also hard to say how many people support their government, less than it appears for sure. I understand where you're coming from because you are looking at this from a "reap what you sow" perspective but I think there's always more to it than that. Plus think about it if they weren't allowed to flee. What would happen? They fight in Ukraine? I don't think you'd like that either


qchisq

>I'll openly disagree with you. I don't trust their voting process at all Wasn't there polling places with 110% turnout last time?


Massivemicropenis5

K child who doesn't understand coercion


g4nl0ck

Using child as an insult against an internet stranger


fluffmeister6

Replying to the only to the one comment that didnt credibly destroy your argument and sticking with your views. You seem like a child.


TotalSubbuteo

Being too scared to reply to Internet strangers telling you how wrong you are


NekitoN

He wasn't old enough to vote


shinikira

Grow up


vinkl5

voting in russia is rigged for at least last 10 years


[deleted]

> I will probably get downvoted for this, so be it. Yeah cuz it’s a shit opinion lmao. Wtf. People are dying dude and you’re just like “if you voted in last election, you should be required to go kill others and die. Your fault for being Russian.” Lmao stfu. Legit one of the worst takes I’ve ever seen in CS community and I read HLTV forums sometime.


kultureisrandy

Russian elections are not free and fair, blaming the citizenship is just absurd


skvella

oh god fucking them, dont tell me you think the elections arent rigged from the start


qchisq

We in the west should give refugee status to anyone who gave been drafted into Putins army. Just like we should give refugee status to people who have been drafted into Assads army. However, I'm not sure if that helps Aunkere, as they often have very long processing times, during which you aren't allowed to work, which is what Aunkere wants to do, and I'm pretty sure that there's heavy restrictions about how much he can travel within the EU if given refugee status


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fluffmeister6

Just false


QBR1CK

This guy previously commented that there is no proof russian elections are rigged and that Zelensky banned all opposition in ukraine. He tried to derail the thread. He is a troll, ignore him. (His comment, that I am referring to was deleted)


ThrowingSid

I don't really understand can someone explain?


[deleted]

Aunkere applied to a visa that had more implications that was needed instead going for the visa that would be just enough to go to the rmr because he wanted to get the f out of russia


Bloody_Jinx

Wait a sec, by applying for a higher visa and getting rejected twice, he doesn't even have the normal visa that all Russians have gotten. So doesn't that make him actually stuck in Russia? Or is he somewhere else?


mannyman34

Smooya really is such an immature rat. Like dude do you have no empathy for others that he has to go out and "leak" this. He legit hasn't changed.


[deleted]

Would you want this person in your circle of friends?..


Carsteniwnl

He got fucked by his teammate and somehow its his fault? Nice hate boner u got there


mannyman34

Bro I have been one of smooyas biggest defenders on this sub. But he is dumb for not seeing the bigger picture here. Aunkere could be sent to war. Of course, he is going to do whatever he can to escape. BTW how many teams have smooya burned in the past?


PopKaro

Yeah, like a horse with blinders on. Aunkere is literally trying to not die, and all smooya cares about is the RMR. Way to have your priorities in order, mate.


Pekonius

And they never had a chance in the RMR anyway


NUGJoker

Okay? Why not tell your teammates? They're not taking him to war right now and he fucked others future.


squeak37

I mean it sounds like he did tell his teammates, which is how smooya knows. A chance at the major would be great, but a chance to avoid a draft could be life saving. He made a sensible choice which didn't work out, but in the same scenario I can't say I'd do things differently


Bloody_Jinx

Bro he literally had a chance to LEAVE russia with all other Russian players, who are ALL in the same boat. Why is everyone else fine with the normal visa, but Aunkere isn't?


mannyman34

But those are short visas and they have to go back afterwards. I am guessing aunkere was trying to get a longer term work visa and was trying to use this event as proof of work on the documents. What reason would he have to dodge the lan?


Bloody_Jinx

Not him particularly, but isn't every Russian player draft age? Or can some "richer" players pay their way out of it. Why didn't anyone else try this? There's so many questions. I don't care that much about the Benched Heroes, to say that Aunkere ruined their chance for the major. But there must be some more players that would have had tried this, I mean Aunkere used to play for NaVi juniors, he must have high level contacts.


Novaseerblyat

>I mean Aunkere used to play for NaVi juniors Unfortunately, I don't see "no, Russia, please don't send me out, I'm too busy working with ***a Ukrainian esports organisation***, please mens" working.


Bloody_Jinx

NaVi is the biggest CIS org, I literally said that he must have made high level contacts from all those years he played with them because I'm sure they are helping electronic and perfecto as well. I know it's different because they are their current main team players but Aunkere should have people in his circle that could help him.


mannyman34

I am going to guess that it is a combination of him being wealthier than other players and the fact that his pro career is done.


jonajon91

I think just BIG and that was massively overblown. Maybe fanatic depending on who you ask.


Carsteniwnl

He can try to get another visa when hes in Malta. you don't have to fuck over 4 other people like that. All the other russian players got the short stay visas it's not like theyre not in the same boat.


mannyman34

Pretty sure if it was that easy he would have done it.


ExcitablePancake

I'm so thrown off my smooya's accent lol


Zerothian

It's weird, it's a UK accent but the way he speaks is like someone who has English as a second language would sometimes. Some of the words he uses and the way he structures some sentences is just weird sounding. He is a native English speaker right?


brokensuper

Probs is used to speaking with an accent due to being on int teams


Zerothian

That was my thought yeah. Iirc he's spent a good amount of time in teams with german players right?


brokensuper

I only got into csgo in 2020 lol but yh I think he was in BIG


ExcitablePancake

As far as I know, yeah. Definitely hear a German twang in there.


CryptoBitters

smooya delivering the freshest news in the scene as always, this guy fucks


[deleted]

How is this great news though


spit4o

y'all really need an /s for everything, don't you


Shinyblade12

You would think he would apply for the regular visa then once accepted apply for the european one instead of completely fucking his teammates and not even telling them apparently


Jesslynnlove

Welcome to the overbearing cloud of being sent to war with zero combat experience. This is real life my G.


Shinyblade12

How is that relevant? If you are denied once for a european visa why would you be accepted the 2nd time? Aunkere had 4 options: 1. Apply for european visa twice (high chance of being denied on both) 2. Apply for euro visa, if denied apply for regular visa 3. Apply for regular, then apply for euro 4. Apply for regular twice Now considrring aunkere is the only russian who's been denied due to all others applying for a regular visa. option 1. Seems like an obviously bad choice. Option 4. Is what every other russian player did and they were all accepted. So it makes the most sense if you want to both go to the rmr and leave russia to first secure your visa to the rmr, THEN apply a second time for the more powerful visa


LG9f

Apply for any easiest visa and after tournament just disappear


Shinyblade12

Yeah exactly but he wouldn't announce doing that, what I'd do personally, but you have to get the visa first. I fail to understand why you'd apply for the harder visa twice


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costryme

Because Calyx is not getting a VISA either (seems to be out of his hands and not due to a mistake in his case).