Gotta go to the chalkboard and update the number of times Russia has been totally destroyed today.
I think the count is at 9, but there’s still time to add more to the “Russia’s been defeated again!” count for the day.
So do you have any comments responsive to this thread, or do you just robotically post you belief in Putin’s Cunning Plan(TM)?
Do think the story is false, and Strelkov/Girkin did not really say this?
Do you think he said it, but he doesn’t believe it?
Do you think he said it, and believes it, but believe him to be wrong because you still believe in Putin’s Cunning Plan(TM)?
Do you even know who Strelkov/Girkin is?
Russia was overly optimistic and unrealistic in their planning, and ignored the consequences of endemic corruption in the military. Now they are paying for it.
Russia planned for a fifteen day operation, than plan failed in the first fire days. This is a war where the outcome is not predetermined like both Iraqi invasions. Either side can win. What is hoped is that between ineptitude and heavy losses on the Russian side, increased aid on the Ukraine side, Ukraine can turn this around.
Girkin is a "former" GRU/FSB operative, saying on Russian TV, under Russian censorship, the war is going badly. That means what ever is going on is not good for Russia.
Yes. As I see it, Russia will end this with a clear title to western Ukraine and ownership of the north coast of the Black Sea all the way to the Crimean peninsula. Strategically very important territory for them. Plus, Ukraine will be forced to agree to align with Russia and not to develop nukes. Probably the pipelines thru Ukraine cost Russia a lot less from here on out.
Biden and the euros will shout and hyperventilate for a while and then slowly lift sanctions as the reality on the ground and in the economy settles in. Even green Dems can’t afford to have $200 a barrel oil for very long — they long for it until it actually happens.
Anyone calling this a disaster for Putin isn’t looking at the maps.