I'm not saying Putin is some understandable guy that we can rationalize with. Trade offs are going to have to be made, obviously. But no serious effort has been made by either side to halt this.
That's partially because some people are still living in la la land, and seriously think Ukraine can push Russia out anytime soon
It wasn't just a destroyed non-essential city. It was a fortress city that was supposed to serve as the spring board to donetsk. This was Russia's best victory since the failed Ukrainian counter-offensive, and its unfortunateUKR isnt pushing Russia out anytime soon, however if they dig in and make strong defensive lines to minimize loses and let Russia keep running into bullets that is their best plan.
They dont need to go on offensives if risk for loses is too high, Russia is getting hit hard inside with oil depots and other logistics getting pummeled at a major cost. Russia cant keep up going all in and think it's sustainable long term.
How many soldiers and equipment did Russia lose just getting Avdiivka? 3 more jets on top of that and that was to grab a destroyed city.
I've seen some claims that Avdiivka was worse for Russia than Bakhmut. 100k casualties and way more armor lost.UKR isnt pushing Russia out anytime soon, however if they dig in and make strong defensive lines to minimize loses and let Russia keep running into bullets that is their best plan.
They dont need to go on offensives if risk for loses is too high, Russia is getting hit hard inside with oil depots and other logistics getting pummeled at a major cost. Russia cant keep up going all in and think it's sustainable long term.
How many soldiers and equipment did Russia lose just getting Avdiivka? 3 more jets on top of that and that was to grab a destroyed city.
Ive said I dont expect them to push Russia out Militarily wise. Russia will lose this war from within, UKR just has to hold on as long as they can with keeping loses as ow as possible. The cost of this victory was massive for Russia but Putin doesnt care. It's about having something to tout for his open, transparent and honest elections.It wasn't just a destroyed non-essential city. It was a fortress city that was supposed to serve as the spring board to donetsk. This was Russia's best victory since the failed Ukrainian counter-offensive, and its unfortunate
The problem with your assessment, is that it appears the Russians are no longer just "running into bullets". They're fighting smarter. And the bullets might start disappearing if the 61 billion doller aid package doesn't get the go soon from the house of representatives.
Now don't get me wrong, its not like Russia is just going to run them over anytime soon. But I think its becoming clear with or without aid, that Ukraine doesn't possess the capacity to push them out.
I've seen some claims that Avdiivka was worse for Russia than Bakhmut. 100k casualties and way more armor lost.
They paid a steep price in capturing Avdiivka. Trading land for lopsided casualty numbers is the game Ukraine must play. Putin doesn't have an endless supply of bodies and political capital to continue forever, despite claims to the contrary. Hence the full-blown PR campaign to slow down American military aid via 'truth-tellers' like Mr. Tucker.I've seen some claims that Avdiivka was worse for Russia than Bakhmut. 100k casualties and way more armor lost.
Russia is not losing this war from within, the sanctions have largely failed. Their economic situation has stabilizedIve said I dont expect them to push Russia out Militarily wise. Russia will lose this war from within, UKR just has to hold on as long as they can with keeping loses as ow as possible. The cost of this victory was massive for Russia but Putin doesnt care. It's about having something to tout for his open, transparent and honest elections.
I've read that also on multiple sources, Still amazed between commanders, generals, oligarch's and ants that putin will keep killing as many as it takes just for a few km's of land while his country is starting to implode from within.
Russia is not losing this war from within, the sanctions have largely failed. Their economic situation has stabilized
You're reading a bunch of bs, bs that supports the people who are profiting from this disgusting meat grinder
Keep dreamingI've seen some claims that Avdiivka was worse for Russia than Bakhmut. 100k casualties and way more armor lost.
Its not russian propaganda, its the view of many journalists over at substack, who try to remain unbiased and my own digging. I can refer you a couple if you'd likeAnd not sure what you've been reading either but it sounds like some good ole fashion Russian prrrrrropaggggganda.
So please tell me how you invision this "peace" plan to take place.?
I've seen some claims that Avdiivka was worse for Russia than Bakhmut. 100k casualties and way more armor lost.
This would be a major victory if Russian goals was simply to secure Donetsk but i don't think it will amount to a frontline collapse as people are touting though.It wasn't just a destroyed non-essential city. It was a fortress city that was supposed to serve as the spring board to donetsk. This was Russia's best victory since the failed Ukrainian counter-offensive, and its unfortunate
The fact that he was risking pilots and jet's shows how insane he was about getting the ruins of a city.I totally believe that.
Pres. Putin's election is right around the corner and he has to have a victory (no matter how pyrrhic) to dangle in front of the masses.