Russia invades Ukraine *** READ RULES IN POST 6 BEFORE POSTING ***

[JohnnyTheFox]

Those videos are pretty awesome.
When I was in the military years ago that A10 Thunderbolt warthog was the big tankbuster.

However those drones are really making a difference over there.

Plus Unkraine forces do not have to have airbases full of Planes that russia could attack with other aircraft or missles.

Drones where operators can hide easily while doing their operations and be highly mobile has made a huge difference.

It is quit impressive.

Yes, it is very impressive. What were those T-80? T-90 Tanks? No match. They were just sitting ducks.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

 

[DoctorChicken]

Are there actually people rooting for Russia in this thread or am I hallucinating

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Are there actually people rooting for Russia in this thread or am I hallucinating

IDK but I think many never thought Ukraine had a chance and would have folded long ago.

 

[Montanalo]

Are there actually people rooting for Russia in this thread or am I hallucinating

Perhaps. There is a very long and, often times, contentious history between Russia, Ukraine, and in more recent times, NATO.

Personally, I question the amount of support we've provided Ukraine and think everyone would have be far better off if a peace settlement was negotiated a couple of year's ago.

 

[Montanalo]

I think for most of the public, the use of drones, by both sides, has been a revelation.

 

[zrinkill]

I think for most of the public, the use of drones, by both sides, has been a revelation.

We are on the verge of fighting with a new type of warfare.

War has always been fought by the young ........... soon they will be doing it from their bedrooms.

 

[dreghorn2]

This war is not being fought exclusively by the young


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr3255gpjgo

 

[Sarek]

Remember when this started?

World looks a lot different now.

I wonder what other conflicts will soon begin on top of the ones that have already began.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

Remember when this started?

World looks a lot different now.

I wonder what other conflicts will soon begin on top of the ones that have already began.

I truly believe the invasion of Ukraine will be looked back on as the opening salvo of a Third World War.

Israel and Iran are the next dominoes to fall. China is likely to move on Taiwan in the next few years.

 

[nobody]

Remember when this started?

World looks a lot different now.

I wonder what other conflicts will soon begin on top of the ones that have already began.

I truly believe the invasion of Ukraine will be looked back on as the opening salvo of a Third World War.

Israel and Iran are the next dominoes to fall. China is likely to move on Taiwan in the next few years.

It does appear to be a powder keg moment in history. Don't forget India and Pakistan in that mix.

 

[Sarek]

Putin not looking very healthy. That leg is in shambles. Not sure this war can last much longer with or without a ceasefire from this summit.

 

[HungryLion]

Putin not looking very healthy. That leg is in shambles. Not sure this war can last much longer with or without a ceasefire from this summit.

World would be better off if he dropped dead. Sadly we haven’t had that luck yet.

 

[Montanalo]

World would be better off if he dropped dead. Sadly we haven’t had that luck yet.

I have oftened wonder what Russia looks like after Putin. A few years ago, i thought Russia would descend into chaos or even revolution if Putin died suddenly. Not that I think there is an obvious successor, but I hope someone more moderate might emerge.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I have oftened wonder what Russia looks like after Putin. A few years ago, i thought Russia would descend into chaos or even revolution if Putin died suddenly. Not that I think there is an obvious successor, but I hope someone more moderate might emerge.

Im not that knowledgeable in Russian affairs, but I think Medvedev is the most likely successor right just for continuity sake. A big is how potent is the resistance to the Putin regime. How strong are they and what do the offer

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Are there actually people rooting for Russia in this thread or am I hallucinating

Yes, they actually are. Two years ago they wouldn’t have been but they are listless with their convictions because they are followers of a cult of personality.

 

[darthseinfeld]

 

[HungryLion]

I have oftened wonder what Russia looks like after Putin. A few years ago, i thought Russia would descend into chaos or even revolution if Putin died suddenly. Not that I think there is an obvious successor, but I hope someone more moderate might emerge.

That’s always the risk with countries who have brutal dictators. Sometimes the dictator dies or is overthrown and the system that replaces it is better for the people. ……… sometimes somebody even worse fills the power vacuum.

 

[triplets_93]

The EU is desperately trying to get America (American Taxpayers) to underwrite:

1. The rebuild of Ukraine
2. A US guarantee of the security of Ukraine after the Peace deal is done with Russia.

JUST NO to #1 and # 2. The Ukraine is of NO Vital importance to the United States.

Let the EU/UK do that if it cares to.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Someone needs to Putin....Putin