sofeo: Well, not most of the weapons, as U.S is wise enough to know which to produce afresh and which to take from the reserves, and even how and when to replace the one taken from the reserves.
How come U.S didn't run out of weapons in the direct war they fought in Iraq and Afghanistan/Pakistan, to the extent that they had to leave lots of equipments, including lots armored military vehicles, tanks, a[b]dvanced chorpers and others behind for the Taliban, after 20 years[/b].
Give U.S some credits plz, we are talking about the biggest economy in the world here.
This analysis is too myopic and shallow.
Trust this news at your own peril, besides, I checked the source, Punch??
Don't mind the jokers.
A country survived 20 yr onslaught in Afghanistan BUT is now suffering lack in 6 month with Ukraine.
Remember that it is not only the US supporting them too.
Krismas: U so funny Afghan Army lost war in one week, yet the Americans fought for 20yrs? Against who were they fighting? The Americans couldn’t defeat the Taliban in 20yrs. They lost the war. They ran away and maybe be next other time, the Taliban or whoever, will pursue after them to bring the war at their doorstep in Washington DC. The money spent on Ukraine so far, is unrealistic, unprecedented and an indication of maximum desperation on the part of the funders.
So the Money spent in Ukraine in <7 months is more than what the west spent in Afghanistan in 20 years? Are you the Accountant?
Money doesn't win wars alone. Otherwise check the bn$ the Americans left in equipments for the Afghanistan Army. Yet they fled.
Krismas: U so funny Afghan Army lost war in one week, yet the Americans fought for 20yrs? Against who were they fighting? The Americans couldn’t defeat the Taliban in 20yrs. They lost the war. They ran away and maybe be next other time, the Taliban or whoever, will pursue after them to bring the war at their doorstep in Washington DC. The money spent on Ukraine so far, is unrealistic, unprecedented and an indication of maximum desperation on the part of the funders.
IF the American lost against the Taliban in 20 years, why did the Taliban take 20 years to be in Power?
I.e. < A week after the Americans left? Why weren't the Taliban's in Power while the Americans were there.
Krismas: If NATO is not involved in the war, how manage they have spent $200 billion USD on Ukraine? Wot more do u need to see, b4 u believe it’s a battle btw NATO and Russia in Ukraine battlefield? Bargaining? War alone does not bring peace. Wen Europe is tired of this war, they know how to end it. Putin can suggest giving up all the other areas in his possession in exchange for the 4areas in the east to be recognized by Europe as part and parcel of Russia federation
The USA spent >$500bn in Afghanistan for 20 years but the Afghanistan Army lost the war without fighting for one week.
THAT'S what I needed to see to know that Money alone doesn't win wars.
The RESOLVE of the Ukrainians IS MORE important than money in this crisis. If you cannot see it then I can't show you better.
Krismas: 1. Russians will comprehensively wrest 4new regions out of the hands of Ukraine and NATO 2. Russia will capture so many territories to the south, west and north of Ukraine, but only as a bargaining strategy. 3. That’s what will happen in summary
Krismas: How can u talk about failure wen a war is still ongoing? The Russians are not obligated to meet ur expectations. Conduct ur war affairs anyhow u fancy. U can even begin to celebrate ur victory for all its worth. The end is what is important
That's fine.
What end do you foresee as victory so we can hold you to your words?
You changed positions more times in this discussion than the Russians have change tactics.
Krismas: Were u d one that forced Putin out of snake island? Wisdom is to know wot to keep and wot to leave. In Vietnam, America intended to wrest the country from communist. Wen that goal wasn’t possible, they concentrated in making sure communism didn’t spread thru the region. Wen they couldn’t stop the Taliban, they stayed long enough to make a lot of money for themselves. Goals can change in war. Initially Russia plan to get Ukraine recognize the autonomy of Donbas, wen Ukraine started fighting back, they now made Donbas a part of Russia. With dat move, the rest of Ukraine can join NATO now, it won’t matter again. The rest Ukraine can refuse to demilitarize it won’t matter again. They have removed Russian speaking people out of the place and made Donbas a sufficient buffer btw d west and Moscow. It was not the original plan, I can tell u
Who brought America into this discussion.
I never did. Even so, America FAILED in Vietnam & retreated — since you're interested in making comparisons.
Now are you ready to admit that Russia has failed too in the cities theyve been pushed out of?
Krismas: Putin intends to keep Donetsk. That has not been thoroughly liberated. He will still take Kiev, didn’t get me wrong. If that’s wot it takes to end the war, he will. But that’s not d focus. Those Russians who died? May their souls Rest In Peace. That’s wot war is about. Why was Putin go to Kiev initially? He had success to some extent, taking Bucha. I believe it’s bad timing. Kiev comes last, then Liviv. Everything in its time
What is the meaning of success to some extent?
Did you say in your last comment that he didn't want Kyiv. What then is success to some extent.
As we speak now IS Russia in control of Kyiv?
If NO, what exactly does success to some extent mean.. Also Bucha has since been liberated. So ?
Krismas: In Kharkiv a withdrawing Russia was a tempting target for the advancing Ukrainian. They abandoned defensive positions which made the Russians speedily cut many down with artillery. U can fire it at 20km with deadly effect. Putin is not interested in Kiev. He will be foolish to sacrifice for a territory u cannot keep. If he captures Kiev, he will still have to give it up in negotiations or so. Why not focus on where he plans to keep forever?
So why was he headed to Kyiv in March/April 2022.
What exactly did he plan to do there?
The Russian soldiers who died in Lyman, Kharkiv, Mykoliav and Kupiansk died for what exactly?
You haven't answered the key questions.
If he never intended to keep the cities Ukraine has now liberated, why did he hold them at the cost of his men's lives.
Why didn't he hold unto ONLY the 4 he has annexed.
I suppose when Ukraine liberates one of the 4 you'll also realize that Russia never needed that one too.
Krismas: To capture an empty city of Izum, Ukraine lost over 2000troops. They even captured an empty ammunition depot To capture Lyman they lost close to 2000 troops too fighting against just 500 Russians Why is CNN not talking about dat
If the city was empty, who killed the 2000 Ukrainians you purport? Why did Russia seize an empty city when Kyiv is there?
You're hardly answering the questions. Just making conjectures.
Krismas: War like chess entails moving up and down. Its a game of position and strategy. Wot u can observe right now about Russian positioning, is to gather their troops in more compact formations. Since they are not too many. While the Ukrainians are scattering their forces on all fronts, drawing up forces from Kiev, Odessa etc to dislodge the Russians. The attacking force pay more in lives. By time Russia resume counter, wot will happen to Ukraine troops? This is just an SMO and the Russian army is not even called up yet! But Ukraine is almost spent! No sense
You haven't answered the questions though.
What did the Russian casualties die for in the liberated cities. E.g. Lyman.
Krismas: To capture an empty city of Izum, Ukraine lost over 2000troops. They even captured an empty ammunition depot To capture Lyman they lost close to 2000 troops too fighting against just 500 Russians Why is CNN not talking about dat
Let's assume that your figures are correct.
Why did Russia leave those cities?
Lets assume the 2000 Ukraine sacrificed to save Lyman.
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ken6488: seems like you are not understanding reality, Russia hopes in the future kyiv will back down, but from next month I don't think Russia will be interested in that again carpet bomb Ukraine
Still shifting goalposts right?
What makes next month different from the last 7 months.
Remember that this whole special operations was planned for a few weeks.
Munamoqel: delta state will be the biggest losers they will miss The Vp position and several appointments the VP controls like the economic teams,Ncp etc .obi or tinibu will not do that for delta .
Let's forget about the nuclear threats for now, the westerners can continuing peeing in their pants for now . But let focus on this sentence i got from the entire news. It says:
____ 'Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine' ______
The funniest sentence i have seen in decades. Russia just annexed a whole 4 region off ukraine amounting to like 15% of the entire ukraine region. BUT Guess what? the hypocritical,delusional western medias who are still living in denial or just outrightly off-reality of happening still thinks the ongoing 'special operation' is suffering massive setback.
Oh you western apologists and chearleaders, Let me educate you on the gains of this four regions annexations:
The Donetsk region was Ukraine’s industrial center, accounting for 20% of the country’s industrial production. It is rich in mineral resources, having the fourth-largest coal field in Europe.
The Luhansk region is an important transport hub and is known for its metallurgy, machinery and agricultural industries. It has metallurgical enterprises, chemical and pharmaceutical plants and several coal mines
The Zaporizhzhia region, meanwhile, is the center of energy supply and produces 25% of Ukraine’s electricity. Three powerful energy producers are located in the southeastern region – the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station and the Botievo wind farm. It also has a number of large industrial and mechanical engineering facilities.
The Kherson port region specializes in shipbuilding and is known for its resorts and agriculture. Besides, the entire Azov Sea will also become a part of Russia.
So my people, where is the 'massive setback so far' in this? If it is this same type of setback Nigeria is experiencing right now economically, then we wont still be wallowing in a third-world country tag.
Shalom.
The massive setback is in:
- the lost town of Lyman.
-The casualties of soldiers and ammunitions giving rise to Russia calling for 300k reservists.
-This call has led to a mass exodus amongst age -appropriate Russian men out of Russia to neighbouring Estonia, Finland Turkey etc.
-The most important setback though is NOT being able to take Kyiv till now — after 7 months.
Offpointng: No be lie. Thugs in Oyo state alone is enough to destabilize the whole SW. and the funny thing is, how Ibadan happen to be one of the most peaceful state in the South is what is suprising me
Maybe we'd give the credit to the Ex governor, Ajimobi of Blessed memory
Nazgul: You clearly noticed all this before you married her, so why are you complaining?
For you to choose her amongst other options you had showed that you found her more compatible than the rest. So please enjoy your wife and your home and stop complaining.