I think Russian use of a nuclear weapon would do it, too, regardless of whatever cute story they get together.
I disagree with the second notion, at least for the moment. It’s a victory but probably not on the order of a strategic one. Russia is of course...
It’s possible. I don’t rule it out. I just want to see more concrete information before casually assuming this withdrawal is all a part of...
Well, let’s be fair. We don’t know that. We hope that’s the truth. But if I’m being honest it smacks of a false narrative along the lines of “We...
My theory is that, now that the Javelin has proven far more effective than Russia (or the West, to be fair) believed it would be against their...
All true. And when are we going to put an economic and diplomatic cost on doing that? You know, during Britain’s darkest hour against Nazi...
Giving them diplomatic support in the UN by failing to condemn them is not nothing. India knows right from wrong. They are supporting wrong for...
Even Russia’s de facto allies in India laughed uproariously when Russia tried to characterize its unprovoked, dastardly invasion of Ukraine as...
Maybe you’re engaging in some hyperbole, but I don’t recall anyone in this thread urging the introduction of NATO ground troops. I count myself...
If the claim is 200K casualties, then that might be accurate or even understated. But casualties includes not only KIA but also combat injuries,...
That is true. And you can usually assume x2 to x3 seriously wounded for every KIA. The factor that might make that multiplication less reliable is...
60K KIA. I’ve been briefed on the unclassified estimate of wounded, but I can’t recall. There’s such a variation in what wounded means that it is...
And that’s still the high end of estimates, mostly from Ukrainian sources. Our government estimates approximately 60K KIA. I have not heard...
The affronted rapist accuses the victim of scratching at him. Kremlin accuses Ukraine of violent attack in western Russia
I hope you’re right, but I’m not seeing any evidence of Russia reaching its nadir. We should be prepared for things to get worse for Ukraine.
Gee, I wonder if everyone’s favorite trollski is going to drop an edgy “Ghost of Kiev” zinger on you. Guess I’ll never know. :rolleyes:
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The bloody nose, they already have. Metaphorically, what Russia needs is a broken ankle or separated shoulder. Something not fatal but...
Agree with most. But must emphasize again that it’s only the lesson we want if Russia loses. Otherwise, the lesson they will learn and the world...
You might be right. I’m not sure yet. Without knowing more about Ukraine’s strategy, I remain confused as to why they were fighting so hard there....
