So, let me put this into context. Russia is fighting across a broad front and is taking on Urkrainian troops crouching in heavily fortified trenches and bunkers. Since the start of the “Special Military Operation” aka invasion on February 24th, Russia has taken most of the southern coast of Ukraine. The battle for Mariupol stands as the most consequential urban battle of the 21st century. At the same time, Russia and the militias of the Republics of Donetsk and Luhnask are nearing the complete defeat of Ukrainian forces based in the Donbas.
Besides Mariupol, Russia has taken control of major cities in the Donbas and adjacent regions, such as Vasilevka in the Zaporozhye region, Kherson, Lyman, Popasna. Russia now has surrounded Sievierodonetsk and trapped several thousand Ukrainian troops. My point? Russia has accomplished this against well armed, NATO trained forces fighting from defensive positions. The Ukrainians had artillery and some drones/missiles. Russia has achieved all of this in less than two months.
"Well, yes, but they are losing!!! I tell you they are losing."
- Zelensky fanboi
“Russia has achieved all of this in less than two months.”
The war ends when there’s a peace treaty or an agreed cessation of hostilities. If, however the war just drags on, it won’t stop until one side is thoroughly beaten and can’t go on, or one side withdraws. But, and this has been the wild card since day one, if Ukraine decides to keep up the fight regardless and NATO continues to supply arms, then Russia will eventually be ground down.
I don’t think that’s likely as soon as NATO country’s leaders start getting voted out off office then they’ll be replaced with new leaders who have a mandate to improve the lot of the common people. That means getting back on the Russian oil teat. The two weakest players are Germany, who’s economy is forty-seven percent dependent on exports which requires Russian gas, Italy, which is always in crisis, and Turkey which is again the “sick man of Europe.” Frankly, I’m shocked Turkey hasn’t already caved as their money is worthless and any offer of help, likely in the form of free gas, should make them switch sides. Anybody have a clue why Turkey is still backing Ukraine? It can’t be arms sales alone as I’m sure the Russians can out bid Ukraine.
Hi.
“Russia has achieved all of this in less than two months.”
Is that a positive? A satisfactory time line?
Just curious.
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Keep on wishfull thinking. You said it was all over two months ago..and here we are...drink up dat kool-aid, oh yeah!