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Unfortunately, the sensationist headlines and understandable joy over Ukraine's continued success at tactical level are but short-term perceptions that ignores a long-term reality: if allied strategy (assuming they have one) does not change, Ukraine will lose, and Putin will win. And It's fast becoming a matter of "when" not "if".
Here's why.
Putin has already occupied major portions of the Donbas and most of Ukraine's coastline. As predicted, he has ceased his drive on Kiev, taking defensive positions and sending some units back for resupply. For the time being he is satisfied with the ground gained near Kiev. In going to the defense here, his casualty rate declines while his units rest and refit. In the meantime, he is transferring some of those freed up units in Byelorussia to the east and is preparing for another major offensive. Because Ukraine has insufficient air cover and no deep strike ability it cannot exploit Russia's current vulnerability by launching it's own strategic counter-offensive. Any overly exposed attempt by Ukrainian to do so and the Russian missile, cruise missile, and air based firepower would wreck havoc on Ukraine's forces. So Putin will continue to have the initiative.
Putin's next goal will be to more broadly expand his occupied territory in the east and perhaps in the south. He feels no need to negotiate and has said so, "The time is not ripe", meaning he wants some more of Ukraine before he is willing to bargain seriously. More importantly the war is now a question of sustainment. Even if Russia does not gain substantial additional ground, it is only a matter of time before Ukraine runs out of SAMs, rocket batteries, artillery, fuel, aircraft, and manpower. While Ukraine can continue to capture some enemy vehicles and ammunition, it remains a fact that Russia produces its own equipment and can replenish nearly at will. Stalemate does not cease the remorseless attrition of Ukrainians limited military resources.
And no, sanctions or social unrest won't change that. Polls show Putin at a 5 year high of approval, at 83%. The vast majority believe Russia is heading in the right direction, embracing every lie issued by the State media. Commentators constantly tell the public that any treaty would be the end of Russia. And while sanctions may eventually bite hard and after a few years create disenchantment with the war it would be too late to save Ukraine - moreover, as Russia has all energy resources, mineral resources, and food sources it needs to sustain itself, how effective can sanctions truly be?
Apparently it serves Washington's and Nato's interest to hear the screams of a dying nation, to provide just enough for the conflict to continue until every city is laid flat in Ukraine. But never do so much to as to enable Ukraine to win.
Heavens no, not that!
This is true. Putin has time on his side. At some point the west will tire of the money pit that Ukraine is quickly becoming and start to pressure Ukraine to come to terms with Russia for the good of the world.Unfortunately, the sensationist headlines and understandable joy over Ukraine's continued success at tactical level are but short-term perceptions that ignores a long-term reality: if allied strategy (assuming they have one) does not change, Ukraine will lose, and Putin will win. And It's fast becoming a matter of "when" not "if".
Here's why.
Putin has already occupied major portions of the Donbas and most of Ukraine's coastline. As predicted, he has ceased his drive on Kiev, taking defensive positions and sending some units back for resupply. For the time being he is satisfied with the ground gained near Kiev. In going to the defense here, his casualty rate declines while his units rest and refit. In the meantime, he is transferring some of those freed up units in Byelorussia to the east and is preparing for another major offensive. Because Ukraine has insufficient air cover and no deep strike ability it cannot exploit Russia's current vulnerability by launching it's own strategic counter-offensive. Any overly exposed attempt by Ukrainian to do so and the Russian missile, cruise missile, and air based firepower would wreck havoc on Ukraine's forces. So Putin will continue to have the initiative.
Putin's next goal will be to more broadly expand his occupied territory in the east and perhaps in the south. He feels no need to negotiate and has said so, "The time is not ripe", meaning he wants some more of Ukraine before he is willing to bargain seriously. More importantly the war is now a question of sustainment. Even if Russia does not gain substantial additional ground, it is only a matter of time before Ukraine runs out of SAMs, rocket batteries, artillery, fuel, aircraft, and manpower. While Ukraine can continue to capture some enemy vehicles and ammunition, it remains a fact that Russia produces its own equipment and can replenish nearly at will. Stalemate does not cease the remorseless attrition of Ukrainians limited military resources.
And no, sanctions or social unrest won't change that. Polls show Putin at a 5 year high of approval, at 83%. The vast majority believe Russia is heading in the right direction, embracing every lie issued by the State media. Commentators constantly tell the public that any treaty would be the end of Russia. And while sanctions may eventually bite hard and after a few years create disenchantment with the war it would be too late to save Ukraine - moreover, as Russia has all energy resources, mineral resources, and food sources it needs to sustain itself, how effective can sanctions truly be?
Apparently it serves Washington's and Nato's interest to hear the screams of a dying nation, to provide just enough for the conflict to continue until every city is laid flat in Ukraine. But never do so much to as to enable Ukraine to win.
Heavens no, not that!
Another thread to smear the NATO Alliance from an American via Ukrainian Secret Sevice mental warfare.Unfortunately, the sensationist headlines and understandable joy over Ukraine's continued success at tactical level are but short-term perceptions that ignores a long-term reality: if allied strategy (assuming they have one) does not change, Ukraine will lose, and Putin will win. And It's fast becoming a matter of "when" not "if".
Here's why.
Putin has already occupied major portions of the Donbas and most of Ukraine's coastline. As predicted, he has ceased his drive on Kiev, taking defensive positions and sending some units back for resupply. For the time being he is satisfied with the ground gained near Kiev. In going to the defense here, his casualty rate declines while his units rest and refit. In the meantime, he is transferring some of those freed up units in Byelorussia to the east and is preparing for another major offensive. Because Ukraine has insufficient air cover and no deep strike ability it cannot exploit Russia's current vulnerability by launching it's own strategic counter-offensive. Any overly exposed attempt by Ukrainian to do so and the Russian missile, cruise missile, and air based firepower would wreck havoc on Ukraine's forces. So Putin will continue to have the initiative.
Putin's next goal will be to more broadly expand his occupied territory in the east and perhaps in the south. He feels no need to negotiate and has said so, "The time is not ripe", meaning he wants some more of Ukraine before he is willing to bargain seriously. More importantly the war is now a question of sustainment. Even if Russia does not gain substantial additional ground, it is only a matter of time before Ukraine runs out of SAMs, rocket batteries, artillery, fuel, aircraft, and manpower. While Ukraine can continue to capture some enemy vehicles and ammunition, it remains a fact that Russia produces its own equipment and can replenish nearly at will. Stalemate does not cease the remorseless attrition of Ukrainians limited military resources.
And no, sanctions or social unrest won't change that. Polls show Putin at a 5 year high of approval, at 83%. The vast majority believe Russia is heading in the right direction, embracing every lie issued by the State media. Commentators constantly tell the public that any treaty would be the end of Russia. And while sanctions may eventually bite hard and after a few years create disenchantment with the war it would be too late to save Ukraine - moreover, as Russia has all energy resources, mineral resources, and food sources it needs to sustain itself, how effective can sanctions truly be?
Apparently it serves Washington's and Nato's interest to hear the screams of a dying nation, to provide just enough for the conflict to continue until every city is laid flat in Ukraine. But never do so much to as to enable Ukraine to win.
Heavens no, not that!
This is true. Putin has time on his side. At some point the west will tire of the money pit that Ukraine is quickly becoming and start to pressure Ukraine to come to terms with Russia for the good of the world.
So what is your recommendation?
My recommendation is the same recommendation provided by every military expert and area specialist since nearly the first day...do exactly what President Biden said he would do but has not done. Give the the arms necessary to fight and defend Ukraine. Not some of the arms, not the smaller arms, not the somewhat defend Ukraine arms, but that which is necessary to mount a successful defense of Ukraine as a whole, which can only be successful if Ukraine drives Russia from its country.So what is your recommendation?
Nukes.
All intervetionist claims ultimately lead to that.
Another thread to smear the NATO Alliance from an American via Ukrainian Secret Sevice mental warfare.
The SBU is like the FSB part of the former KGB.
Weapons like candy
Intelligence sharing
Refugee help
Turkish Drones
Training
and economic sanctions from the west with the risk of populism.
NATO/EU not doing enough?
You want to shill for Putin? Post here...oh wait you are.You want war? go fight for Zelensky in the foreign legion.
Except, of course, of the scores of post WWII interventions by free world and communist nations owning nukes, not a single one has used them.
Except, of course, of the scores of post WWII interventions by free world and communist nations owning nukes, not a single one has used them.
1 & 2 are satire. The definition of the term is online.1. Oh sure, I'm an American who (somehow) via the Ukranian Secret Service "mental warfare", is smearing Nato.
2. You forgot to mention that I'm also an agent of the deep state, take orders from the Foreign Relations Council, and am a member in good standing in the order of the Illuminati.
3. Irrelevant gibberish about something...or not.
4. Ummm ya, that was the point of the op.
You want to shill for Putin? Post here...oh wait you are.
None of which were against another nuclear power.
Incorrect. Several interventions involved one nuclear power as a direct combatant, the other nuclear power as the primary or sole supplier of the forces arrayed against that nuclear power. combatant...e.g. Vietnam, Afghanistan, etc.
The Soviet Air Force was not directly engaging the US Air Force above Vietnam. There’s a difference between “volunteers” being sent and direct intervention.
Likewise, the US Army was not in the Afghan Mountains shooting it out with the Soviets.
a) The Soviets supplied both aircraft and pilots, deployed from bases outside of North Korea, to fight Americans.
b) As nothing in my OP suggested US army units going into Ukraine to shoot it out, or to create no fly zones, perhaps you ought to ask yourself why you really have hostile feelings towards helping Ukraine, no?
However, it was far from a direct soviet intervention, as they were operating under the banner of the North Vietnamese Air Force......which, contrary to the stereotype, was damn good.
Given that you called for Russia to be divided into “dozens of states run by military governors”, the indignant sputtering is a bad joke.
And that is why you have hostile feelings towards Ukraine? Try answering again, rather than changing the subject.
I agree with you and share your concern, time is running out. Ukraine loosing is not an option for the west. China moving troops to Solomon Islands. The planed referendum in breakaway regions of Georgia to vote regarding belonging to Russia (No way of guaranteeing it will be conducted properly) China and Russia talking about the new world order. The opposition in Belarus, development in Serbia, Turkey, Macedonia, Moldavia ...... and so on. There are so much more which hangs on if Russia wins or gets the upper hand in the Ukraine or if the Ukraine do. Support and means for the Ukraine needs to be such that the Ukraine not only have a chance of winning, but that they do win.My recommendation is the same recommendation provided by every military expert and area specialist since nearly the first day...do exactly what President Biden said he would do but has not done. Give the the arms necessary to fight and defend Ukraine. Not some of the arms, not the smaller arms, not the somewhat defend Ukraine arms, but that which is necessary to mount a successful defense of Ukraine as a whole, which can only be successful if Ukraine drives Russia from its country.
That requires a sense of urgency and decisive leadership, and it requires more than manpad weapons. It requires shipping planes that Ukrainians can use (24 Migs and several SUs). It requires getting those S300s promised but reputedly still not delivered. It requires the provision of western SAMs, anti-ship missiles, tanks, and artillery. It requires getting whatever is available NOW to Ukraine, including older reserved systems in storage such as Hawk SAMs and older A-10s (which Ukranian pilots already know how to fly).
The west is fully capable of being the arsenal of democracy, as the US was to the UK and the Soviet Union in WWII. The hour is late but Ukrainians have proven that they can win. But we need NOT a commitment to a stalemate but to an outright win.
And that is why you have hostile feelings towards Ukraine? Try answering again, rather than changing the subject.
Still dodging. Sigh...I have hostile feelings towards jingoistic idiots who are still upset the US Army didn’t rearm the SS and try to roll East in 1945, and want to get us in a shooting war with a nuclear power because “it’ll be just like Desert Storm, honest!”
Tigerace117 has been hostile to Ukraine and an apologist for Stalins/Putins Russia since he registered here.
Tigerace117 has been hostile to Ukraine and an apologist for Stalins/Putins Russia since he registered here.
Still dodging. Sigh...
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