calodo2003
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I remember after the Crimea annexation, Putin went on a TV show where an old lady called in asking why he hasn't taken Alaska back yet.Tweet
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Who's that guy? Today's version of General Orlov?Tweet
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They can try occupying Venus while they're at it, but they will end up with Uranus.Next week they will want to occupy Mars as well.
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It can't crash if it never reopens *pic of the lad tapping his head*Tweet
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Crack. Not even once.Tweet
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There is optimism and there is delusion, I think a lot of that read is of the latter.
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Looking at the Russian logistics issues it is however possible that they won't be able to increase their attacks much, and also that they won't be able to sustain it for months. It is optimistic, but not impossible that Ukraine can repel them in a few weeks.I also believe we've seen nothing yet of the level that Russia will increase attacks, this is a war Putin can't afford to lose and he will do anything to ensure he doesn't.
I'd love to think Russia's army will be defeated and Ukraine manages to hold out, but that is very unlikely given the fatigue and state the country will be in after months of shelling.
Not with soldiers but I suspect they can level the cities with artillery given enough time. Ukraine don't seem able to stop that, even if they can hunt tanks successfully and disrupt supply lines in general.Looking at the Russian logistics issues it is however possible that they won't be able to increase their attacks much, and also that they won't be able to sustain it for months. It is optimistic, but not impossible that Ukraine can repel them in a few weeks.
What about the fatigue of Russian troops after months in the field, being killed and wounded day after day? There are no available troops to rotate/replace them with.There is optimism and there is delusion, I think a lot of that read is of the latter.
I don't see Russia backing down, in fact I think it will galvernise them and as we know, propaganda is a very strong tool that Russia will use on its people to increase support.
I also believe we've seen nothing yet of the level that Russia will increase attacks, this is a war Putin can't afford to lose and he will do anything to ensure he doesn't.
I'd love to think Russia's army will be defeated and Ukraine manages to hold out, but that is very unlikely given the fatigue and state the country will be in after months of shelling. There is only so much you can take from constant bombardment of missiles, day and night, week after week. That is being completely ignored in this guy's article.
But which cities? Apparently only a few close to the border, not every city in the country. Mariupol might get the Grozny treatment, but cities like Riwne or Lviv are safe against that, simply due to the distance. So Ukraine is able to stop the Russian advances, and is therefore saving huge parts of the country. Russia isn't even able to convincingly take Kiyv under fire, they are regrouping there for days now. That doesn't look like they can burn the city to the ground.Not with soldiers but I suspect they can level the cities with artillery given enough time. Ukraine don't seem able to stop that, even if they can hunt tanks successfully and disrupt supply lines in general.
I think the West needs to step up their assistance before there's nothing left of the country.
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It won't be that easy. Artillery range is only 20-30km, that puts them well within striking range of a Ukrainian counter offensive or sporadic attacks especially when considering the size of the country. Plus forward observers won't be able to get close enough to direct accurate fire. The Ukrainian Army is well dug in and the people are living underground so it will be very hard to break through with artillery alone.Not with soldiers but I suspect they can level the cities with artillery given enough time. Ukraine don't seem able to stop that, even if they can hunt tanks successfully and disrupt supply lines in general.
I think the West needs to step up their assistance before there's nothing left of the country.
Indeed, that whole “End of History” theory didn’t exactly hold up well.He's famously known for incorrect optimism in fairness.
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There's a frenzy of pushback against the status quo underway. Current US admin is perceived as hampered by incapable leadership, qualms about taking the fight back to the enemy, and presiding over a divided nation. After the fallout of a pandemic, it's use it or lose it for the world's authoritarian regimes.Iran sending missiles onto the US embassy
North Korea testing icbm's
China getting more vocal about Taiwan
India "accidentally" sending a missile into Pakistan
This could escalate into a period of huge world geopolitical issues... And that's without the potential for nuclear or other military escalation in Ukraine
On the plus side Biden would be within his rights to declare martial law and arrest the Republicans who are pushing Russian bullshit on Fox wouldn't he? Could arrest Uncle Rupe as well for that matter, the evil old cnut.The trouble is that the US political system is too convoluted and back stabby to allow this to happen without the R's claiming Biden caused WWIII. Thus paving the way for an increasing wave of Trumpians to win in the mid-terms and quite possibly Donald to regain the WH in 2024
No idea, but found it interesting to hear a German politician talk about escalation of measures, in whichever way he meansWhat does he propose?
He's sending missiles into a city 50 miles from a NATO country... If there isn't any escalation at that then it's a matter of time till he starts shelling people at the crossing points... Is that the time to escalate ... Or do we have to wait till a missile crosses the border ... Or perhaps that's an accident so do we have to wait till several do... And by a few km just to be sure... Or do we just wait till he hits Warsaw?Not saying that it’s the right time, yet, to escalate this.
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Gove said the government will begin a scheme where people will be offered £350pcm to host Ukrainian refugees. Minimum 6 months.I’ve just heard that Britain is finally opening its doors to refugees - does anyone else have confirmation? Better late than never I suppose.
Website for sponsor sign up is going up tomorrow (Monday).Under the scheme Ukrainians who are matched and housed with a UK “sponsor” will be granted leave to remain for three years. They will be able to work, claim benefits and access public services in that time.