Posted on 04/16/2024 3:21:43 PM PDT by Apparatchik
A Chinese specialist on Russia has delivered a grim forecast for Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine: that it is doomed to fail.
Peking University professor Feng Yujun is also cooling on the future of Beijing-Moscow relations, writing in a recent op-ed in The Economist that the two nations have diverging visions of the future of global affairs.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
“If only FR were so open minded and free…”
It used to be. I miss those days.
I also miss the days when hating America here got a zot.
You might want to check with JonPreston at post 22.
Oh no!
“Russian Aerospace Forces hit New York with cluster bombs
RBK-500 strikes were carried out on New York (formerly Novohorodske) between Horlivka, Avdeevka, and Toretsk, where the UAF is concentrating forces.”
There arent many “independent thinkers” in China allowed to publish like this, against a matter of state policy. This seems rather like an official or semi-official trial balloon.
Newsweek here is just reporting that the Chinese fellow published an article in the Economist.
And checking the Economist I see this article listed. Now, I dont particularly like the editorial stance of the Economist these days but the point still stands, that this article is there.
So Newsweek is correct.
Do the work.
Depends on whether it was an independent terrorist act, or the act of a recognized state.
Chasiv Yar is a strategically important city located 10 kilometers from Bakhmut. It is situated on commanding heights, advantageous for defense and gives control over the surrounding area. It is currently under the full control of Kyiv but also under sustained attack from Russian troops.
“This is the dominant height in the region, and its control will allow the Russian invaders, if they achieve it, to significantly simplify the advance in the direction of Kostiantynivka and the direction of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk,” Voloshyn said.
Rus Encircles Ukr Chasov Yar, Ukr Disbands Brigades Mass Surrenders; Israel Pulls Back US/G7 Calls
The Russians have been grinding the Ukrainian army into dust. That's THE OBJECTIVE, you numbskull.
Russia hasn't been on a major offensive for more than a year is still gaining ground as the Ukrainian frontlines collapse.
If you can't figure out that the Russians are likely preparing for a major offensive by destroying multiple power plants, including in Kharkiv, you're even dumber than I think you and I already think delusional moron.
There is information in any source. Even if the narrative that source is pushing doesnt agree with you, there is still information in it, that helps create an accurate world view.
To be a proper analyst of this stuff, it helps to be dispassionate.
Tu Hung Lao would have done better.
Look at map, numbskull.
Ukraine was on the offensive most of last year AND LOST GROUND. Meanwhile, Russia has been on a major offensive for more than a year but IS grinding the Ukrainian military into powder.
Yet, despite not being on a major offensive, Russia keeps gaining ground as Ukraine's frontline keeps weakening because of lack of manpower.
You and your fellow Zeepers are most dishonest, stupid and delusional posters in the history of this website.
Ukraine will be surrendering and moron like you will be proclaiming victory. Ukraine lost everything east Dnieper river but they didn't take Kiev so they won!
You're less credible than Babylon Bee parody.
And the funny part is that he unequivocally believes what Newsweek says. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I wondered about that, is he just an old retired KGB agent working security for a Russian oligarch somewhere in the Hamptons?
And checking the Economist I see this article listed. Now, I dont particularly like the editorial stance of the Economist these days but the point still stands, that this article is there.” 
Most of ‘em are a bunch of bitter old foreigners looking for a way to glom what they see as their little share of US dollars, courtesy of that diapered dimwit in the White House.
They make the “Two Wild and Crazy Guys” from the early SNL days look like suave geniuses.
And you “think” China is a free thinking nation?
LOL.
I see it as a war of attrition; Ukraine just does not have the material or manpower to outlast the energy-funded invaders, unfortunately.
It is as you say, they dream of the good old days:
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