Um, Ukraine invaded Russia 3.months ago without causing WWIII.
Putin gave his military until Oct 1st to kick them out.
That didn't work so he now has given them until Jan 20th. Yup inauguration day.
Russia has masses forces including North Korean soldiers for this offensive in Kursk. Reports say up to 50,000
US officials are saying it's this escalation they are responding to.
The weapons are likely to be initially employed against Russian and North Korean troops in defense of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region of western Russia, the officials said.
It appears other long range missiles have been approved. From Twitter.
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France and Britain also allowed Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with their SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles, — Le Figaro
Putin isn't too worried about the 10 miles of land the Ukrainians are barely holding. While these forces are occupied there, they aren't available to reinforce Ukraine's forces elsewhere, which is why Russia is making moves and breaking Ukrainian lines elsewhere.
This is more likely a response to the breakthrough in western Ukraine via Moldova. But gotta keep the moral up by reinforcing this idea that a small group of Ukrainians are going to make a difference in Kursk.
He is not importing North Koreans though. They are there as a way of gaining experience in supply roles, most likely for the upcoming offensive in Taiwan alongside China.
Another way to look at is Putin making sure Nkorea has some skin in the game if it wants to be a trade partner. We use allies and proxies all the time. It's no different.
As for interest rates, you assume that Russia and China are still playing by Western rules. Sun Tzu.
You think 47 western countries are the target buyers for Russia's exports? No, it's the other 148 2nd and 3rd world countries that require all the things that Russia produces in spades. Food-Fuel-Fertalizer.
If I remember correctly, Putin gave them the date of January 1st 2025.
Even so, a lot of Russian generals have been trying to convince him not to close the Kursk pocket, since that whole area is an open field where drones and artillery are wreaking havoc on the ukie supply lines. They've lost a ton of experienced fighters and much needed vehicles while fighting mostly with Russian reserves other there.
Meanwhile the Russians have accelerated their gains in Donbass. They're now taking a couple of villages every day and are threatening to take their main supply base in Pokrovsk. If that town falls, I expect most of the front to collapse in that area.
Um, Ukraine invaded Russia 3.months ago without causing WWIII.
Putin gave his military until Oct 1st to kick them out.
That didn't work so he now has given them until Jan 20th. Yup inauguration day.
Russia has masses forces including North Korean soldiers for this offensive in Kursk. Reports say up to 50,000
US officials are saying it's this escalation they are responding to.
It appears other long range missiles have been approved. From Twitter. 0
Putin isn't too worried about the 10 miles of land the Ukrainians are barely holding. While these forces are occupied there, they aren't available to reinforce Ukraine's forces elsewhere, which is why Russia is making moves and breaking Ukrainian lines elsewhere.
This is more likely a response to the breakthrough in western Ukraine via Moldova. But gotta keep the moral up by reinforcing this idea that a small group of Ukrainians are going to make a difference in Kursk.
Be wary of where your information is coming from.
Putin's actions belie this.
Putin wouldn't have to be importing North Koreans if all was going well.
Russia just raised its interest rates to 21% because the economy is having problems.
Putin is throwing what he can at this problem.
He is not importing North Koreans though. They are there as a way of gaining experience in supply roles, most likely for the upcoming offensive in Taiwan alongside China.
This guy did a very good breakdown as to why the Russians are crushing Ukraine and the west in the attrition war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QRRZuKuhLo
Worthy link, thanks!
I'm sorry, but this guy compared the conflict to WWII and I couldn't get pass that. It's too silly.
Another way to look at is Putin making sure Nkorea has some skin in the game if it wants to be a trade partner. We use allies and proxies all the time. It's no different.
As for interest rates, you assume that Russia and China are still playing by Western rules. Sun Tzu.
You think 47 western countries are the target buyers for Russia's exports? No, it's the other 148 2nd and 3rd world countries that require all the things that Russia produces in spades. Food-Fuel-Fertalizer.
There are reports of more NK soldiers on the way. So you might be right.
I'm not sure what you are getting at here. My point is this war has already been very expensive for Russia.
Do you think if Putin saw this cost ahead, he would still make the decision to invade?
If I remember correctly, Putin gave them the date of January 1st 2025.
Even so, a lot of Russian generals have been trying to convince him not to close the Kursk pocket, since that whole area is an open field where drones and artillery are wreaking havoc on the ukie supply lines. They've lost a ton of experienced fighters and much needed vehicles while fighting mostly with Russian reserves other there.
Meanwhile the Russians have accelerated their gains in Donbass. They're now taking a couple of villages every day and are threatening to take their main supply base in Pokrovsk. If that town falls, I expect most of the front to collapse in that area.
Would love to see a source for rhis
Why don’t you watch the video he linked, when you couldn’t get past the “silly” opening. It’s informative.