Russia doesn't have anything left to go in with short of nukes.
Russia has Oreshniks, which can wipe out anything in Ukraine and Europe without nuclear payload.
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Russia doesn't have anything left to go in with short of nukes.
LoL, Ok, sure they can.Russia has Oreshniks, which can wipe out anything in Ukraine and Europe without nuclear payload.
LoL, Ok, sure they can.
And Putin still isn't dining in Kiev 3 years later for what reason ?
But, let's assume you're right, and Putin has just been pulling his punches for the last 3 years.
Wouldn't you be pissed if you were the family of one of the half million Russian soldiers killed or crippled ? Like "why aren't you fighting to win ?"
Tell that to the families of the half a million dead Russians.It was never an all out war. This is why it is called special military operation. Destroying Ukraine was never a goal, but it is an option.
Tell that to the families of the half a million dead Russians.
They're in the neighborhood of 10x the number of casualties they suffered in Afghanistan, and that was when they had the whole Soviet Union to draw from.
So, how many Russians do *you* think have been lost in Ukraine ?This number is way off, considering how many Russian troops were actually on the frontline.
So, how many Russians do *you* think have been lost in Ukraine ?
And what would you suggest Putin *do* about that ?
Attack a NATO base in a NATO country ?
The whole Ukraine thing was a trap, and he walked into it just like Saddam.I kinda think thats the plan. The only thing that will stop Ukraine from falling is a NATO intervention, Putin knows this , and will hold off as long as he can, If he strikes any NATO country, they will respond enmass , thats why he doesnt want to do it. Its a fucking trap. I can see it from here.
Troops levels for *everyone* are a fraction of WWII.Troop levels are only a fraction of what they were during WWII to cover distances that haven't changed. Also the territories gained need to be absorbed and secured.
What does "take the gloves off" mean ?No way this is Ukrainian operation. What is also suspicious, Trump criticized only Putin when both sides attacked each other with drones few days ago. So this would look like Ukrainian retaliation instead of escalation.
U.S is a participant in the conflict, not a mediator. Trump may be doing "speak softly and carry a big stick" thing.
Putin needs to figure out what is going on and act accordingly. If there are NATO tracks, pulling out from negotiations and taking gloves off may be the only viable option for Russia.
What does "take the gloves off" mean ?
What gloves has Russia been wearing for the last 3 years, and why haven't they taken them off before now ?
To do what ?Unleash Medvedev.
To do what ?
So, nothing. Got it.I don't speak for Medvedev.
So, nothing. Got it.
The point is that you keep bringing up this rhetoric about "Russia has been holding back, but they're going to stop soon" for 3 years.Non sequitur.
The point is that you keep bringing up this rhetoric about "Russia has been holding back, but they're going to stop soon" for 3 years.
But you have no idea what either of those mean.
You don't know what they're supposedly holding back, and you have no idea what else they could possibly bring to the fight, but you are convinced there *must* be something.
It's like an article of faith for you.
But most of us have recognized for years now that Russia has nothing else to bring short of Nukes, so any threats to "escalate" are entirely hollow.