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Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m):
Gbadebo19:
Everything you wrote does not even have any relation to the reason why I said Pokrovsk will not fall. I only see you as looking for a way to defend Russia when it eventually fails to take Pokrovsk. I didn't arrive at my conclusion based on the tactics Russia uses or not.
Your claims without reasons makes me laugh.

FYI, Russian forces have captured the strategic town of Kurakhove.
This will help the Russians to lunch offensive attacks on the north of pokrovsk creating a pinser formation for attack on your darling pokrovsk.
I'll take it upon myself to update you on any strategic development in the pokrovsk direction.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 3:35pm On Jan 06, 2025
Lawag3:
My unbais opinion on the top ten best Air defence systems in the world rank from the tenth to the first.

Iron dome: some of you might say what iron dome at number ten it should be way higher. My reasons for placing the iron dome at number 10 is it's range 70-75km, Can reach altitude of 10 kilometres, top speed mach 2.2, an impressive response time of 15 seconds it's great against low flying rockets and missles plus drones but not so great against high altitude ICBMS or anything supersonic .

it has an excellent radar systems too as long as you're within range. It is not immune to being overwhelmed that's why the state of israel uses it in coalition with other air defence systems.

The iron dome uses the very effective kinetic hit to kill approach (kinetic hit-to-kill" approach refers to a military strategy where a projectile, like a missile, destroys a target by directly colliding with it at high speed, relying solely on the force of impact (kinetic energy) to disable the target, rather than using an explosive warhead to fragment it) the best thing about the iron dome is it can engage hundreds of targets all at once this last two points is what makes the iron dome a top air defence system



At number nine we have MEADS

Made by the US Germany and Italy.

It can operate at an impressive Range of 150km with and altitude of 20km can reach speeds of up to mach 5 with a good response time of 10 seconds it's only down side being it can't engage more than 20 targets at the same time that makes it more vulnerable to be overwhelmed more than the iron dome.

It's solid though in all other departments

Eigth we have ASTER 30 SAM P/T

Made by the US. it has a range of 150km can reach altitudes of 25km reaching speeds of mach 4.5 a response time of less than 10 seconds can track and engage up to hundred target at the same time.

Number 7 MIM 400 PATRIOT.
A range of 180km can reach altitudes of 50km a response time of less than 8 seconds reaching speeds mach of 5.5 add the hit to kill approach it utilises this is extremely effective against low and medium range targets only supersonic threats stand a fair chance against it. It can track and engage multiple targets all at once.

At number six the S300 v4

A Range of a massive 400km can reach altitudes of 30km a response time of less than 10 seconds reaching speeds of a mind blowing mach 9
The downside of this Air defence systems to me is that it can track a little over 20 threats and engage with them.

But it's range and speed makes up for that flaw since it can engage threats from far away before they get close enough to cause harm.

To be continued jeez I'm tired of looking at my phone screen.
I am not here to criticize you or your assertions, but this piece seems to lack authenticity.

A compelling analysis should reflect a touch of personal sentiment, including the inevitable bias that comes with human perspective. What you’ve presented, however, feels more like a regurgitation of a system's brochure, merely reiterating well-known facts rather than offering fresh, insightful perspectives.
That said, I do appreciate the motivation behind your write-up and the effort put into it.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 3:20pm On Jan 06, 2025
Gbadebo19:
This is one of the most ridiculous things you will see here. This isn't a prophecy but mark these words: POKROVSK WILL NOT FALL
Yes, the situation is dire
Russia is advancing fast.
But I repeat, Pokrovsk will not fall.
We are coming back to this
Laugh as much as you want, but remember that I said it here: POKROVSK WILL NOT FALL!!!
If no diplomatic resolution is achieved upon Trump’s assumption of office, Pokrovsk will face a catastrophic downfall similar to avdiivka and the others.

Having closely monitored this war, I have gained a profound understanding of the tactical and strategic methodologies employed by the Russian military in orchestrating battlefield maneuvers. The last time I analyzed Pokrovsk’s situation, Russian forces were approximately 12 kilometers away from the city. However, recent Ukrainian battlefield intelligence indicates that Russian troops are now less than 2 kilometers from breaching this critical stronghold.

The shift in Russian tactics has been pivotal. Instead of a direct assault on the city center which would have inevitably resulted in significant casualties, they have adopted a flanking maneuver, targeting supply routes from the south. This strategic adjustment has brought them perilously close to achieving their objectives.


According to credible sources, Ukrainian forces now believe that Russia's primary aim is not to seize the city center but to encircle it a strategy that has been employed repeatedly throughout the conflict, albeit with varied and sometimes unexpected outcomes for the enemy.

From my perspective, Russia, leveraging its doctrine of maskirovka, should consider opening new assault fronts in the Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk regions. With sufficient political and media hype, this maneuver could successfully divert Ukraine’s military resources away from Pokrovsk. Simultaneously, Russia could redeploy forces from the Kursk region to these secondary fronts as another element of maskirovka, allowing Ukrainian forces to regain marginally significant positions lost during Russia’s previous counter offensives, giving the Ukrainian military a sense of victory before the Russia planned disaster arrives. Such an approach would enable Pokrovsk to collapse like a chain of dominos, consolidating Russia’s strategic advantage.

This analysis underscores actionable strategies rather than empty boasts.like yours, providing insights into the complexities of battlefield operations. Cities like Avdiivka and Bakhmut present far more formidable challenges to capture compared to Pokrovsk, largely due to their strategic geographical positioning.

The delay in securing Pokrovsk can be attributed to its location; it was situated approximately 17 kilometers,if not more, away from the frontlines when the Russian military set its sights on it. Furthermore, the lack of robust air support has played a significant role, which is why assets like the FAB bombs have not been employed with the same intensity as they were in Avdiivka.

Patience is key. Watch closely, and within the next five months, you’ll see if Russia does not successfully seize this stronghold.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 2:19pm On Jan 06, 2025
okeysoninv:
prophecy is about to fulfil
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Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m):
Gbadebo19:
Who else has noticed that Russia's use of glide bombs in Ukraine has drastically reduced.
If you don't know what a glide bomb is, don't mention me.
Not only glide bombs but the use of every single weapon systems on their side has reduced decidedly.
Thanks to limited combat operations.

The only part of the frontlines currently experiencing heavy concentration of gun power is the pokrovsk direction.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:32pm On Jan 01, 2025
Gbadebo19:
You really know their own economics more than they do.
If you live in Europe or know someone who does, it's evident that the European Union, particularly its big member countries, are facing a significant economic downturn one of the worst in decades.

The news paints a clear picture: unprecedented numbers of workers being laid off and countless businesses, both big and small, shutting down each month. It's impossible to ignore that something is seriously amiss, even a tree will attest to this.

Yet here you are, trying to defend the indefensible. Ask anyone currently living in any big EU country if they would prefer the pre-Ukraine war prices for goods and commodities, and their response will speak volumes.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:14pm On Jan 01, 2025
Gbadebo19:
Beginning January 1, the Samara region of Russia sets a record for one-time payments to so-called contract signers for the "SMO". New recruits will receive a whopping one-time payment of 3.6 million rubles ($32,000). To put this into perspective, an average resident of the region earning a median salary would need 64 months—more than five years—to earn the same amount.

WriteerNg, you once said Russians are living better than Europeans. Right? Just look at a five year salary.🤷🤷.
When you understand 'PPP' in economics, you'll stop making jest of yourself on this thread.

Pick up a book and read.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 12:55pm On Jan 01, 2025
WriteerNg:
European Foonion.
In my entire life, I've never witnessed such a level of incompetence and doofustry perpetuated by these set of European leaders.

The United States pushed your energy hub into a conflict that will inevitably drive energy prices through the roof. Instead of pursuing diplomatic solutions, you escalated tensions at the behest of your master, escalating hostility to your own detriment. They destroyed your energy route by physically sabotaging Nord Stream 2. After several sanctions imposed on it.

Fast-forward to today, and they seem poised to take control of the very pipeline you built with your partner, forcing you to pay exorbitantly for its use. It's truly astonishing! After Ukraine, Europe especially Germany emerges as the biggest loser in this war.

Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 12:16pm On Jan 01, 2025
Gbadebo19:
Maybe because the anti spam bot has identified your I.P address as a serial nairaland trouble maker. Seems like a deliberate target of you according to your narrative but I really doubt it. Despite all the brouhaha's here, I have rarely been banned. Why is that?🤷🤷
You really doubt something that I am personally experiencing?

It's time you understand that anything or anyone in support of Russia in any western platform is immediately silenced.
Same way you'll be tagged antisemitic when you point out Israel's bombardment of Syria all these years unprovoked.
Zero regards to sovereignty.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 12:11pm On Jan 01, 2025
WriteerNg:
It's forced hatred because none of them can mention exactly what Russia has done to them or their country. But they can all write a 180,000 page book of how US and EU actions have kept Africa and other continents poor and crime ridden.

Every nation has a war action plan against their adversaries.

Only fools don't.
Exactly the point.
There's nothing feasible personally, that they can point at, to say Russia is what they say it is.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 7:45am On Jan 01, 2025
WrriterNg:
Lol. Why do you think I created 5 alternate accounts?

The spam bots do be crazy sometimes.
Whenever I make an opinionated comment on a less observed topic, the very minute I'll be suspended.

I can decide to create 10 accounts today. grin grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 7:35am On Jan 01, 2025
WrriterNg:
What?!


How come?
The dwindling of my activity on this thread can be attributed to constant suspension from nairaland bots.

I hope they make changes.

Btw, welcome to a New Year.

Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 7:24am On Jan 01, 2025
Gbadebo19:
Russia Planned Attacks on Japan and South Korea, FT Reveals Targets.

Journalists have published information obtained from 29 classified Russian military files. These documents, dated 2013-2014, reveal Russia's plans for strikes on military and civilian infrastructure in Japan and South Korea in the event of war.

The report states that Russia identified 160 potential targets in both countries, including 82 military sites, with the rest being civilian infrastructure. According to the secret data, Moscow's plans included attacks on key infrastructure in Japan and South Korea.

It is noted that despite the age of the documents, the disclosed information remains relevant due to its connection to Russia's current strategies.
Why do people always seem triggered by anything related to Russia?

Every powerful nation, especially those with many enemies, inevitably has strategic targets in mind in the event of an all-out war.

If I were to bring up topics about several leaked documents from the United States detailing plans to strike countries like Iran, China, or Russia, even in scenarios involving a war with only Russia, the conversation would suddenly shift, and the criticism would become invisibly to you.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:03pm On Dec 31, 2024
nigeriansamurai:
Yeah One thing a lot of people forget is that Russia has enough resources to repeat the fire bombing of Tokyo on Ukraine.
It currently has the capacity to carry out one of the largest bombing campaigns (if not the largest)

@writeerNig
One of these days let compare and contrast between different weapons, Russian made, Chinese and NATO equivalents on this thread.
It would be a nice conversation
I once made a comparison comment about NATO weapons particularly between the U.S and Russia's, and I was banned immediately including deleting the comment I made.

I guess they're triggered by factual data.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 3:56pm On Dec 31, 2024
nigeriansamurai:
Zelensky: we are losing the war
Failed Barrister Gabedo the thief: This isn't about picking on small nations with a few million people and boasting about your might. You've messed with the wrong onesa
grin grin cheesy
What do you except from the commander of the 44th brigade of the nairaland division.

Keyboard warriors grin grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 2:10pm On Dec 30, 2024
Gbadebo19:
According to Politico, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been named the "Loser of the Year" for the third consecutive time.

The publication highlights that, despite his initial plans to capture Kyiv swiftly, Ukraine has not only repelled Russian attacks but also conducted successful operations on Russian territory.


Over to our Nairaland rumour peddlers. 😂😂
A media outlet owned by an American.
You're not serious.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 7:05pm On Dec 29, 2024
freakyamanda:
Thank God you acknowledged that Crimea was in Russia and was indeed allocated to Ukraine as a gift. Every other thing you said is bollocks.
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Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 8:23pm On Dec 25, 2024
WriteerNg:
⚡American Switchblade shot down with Electronic Warfare over Ukraine.
While the Russian counterparts of this particular weapon, such as the Lancets, are performing remarkably on the battlefield, the American Switchblade drone has earned the notorious distinction of being one of the most ineffectual tools on the frontlines. Similarly, the American JDAMs, deemed practically obsolete in the Ukrainian conflict, suffer from staggering inaccuracies, largely attributed to the sophistication of Russia's electronic warfare systems, rendering them ineffective at an astonishing rate of 94%. Conversely, the mere mention of FAB bombs sends Ukrainian soldiers scrambling for the refuge of underground shelters.

Were I to delve into a detailed comparison of the effectiveness rates between U.S. and Russian weaponry, I suspect the bots of this thread would swiftly silence me, likely banning me for days, the usual phenomenon each time I go too deep.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 7:43pm On Dec 25, 2024
nigeriansamurai:
Oil dey your head...
Bless up man
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 9:04pm On Dec 24, 2024
shoodboi2:
You talk without sense. DuckDuckGo is an American search engine. It was founded by Americans and is headquarted in the US. It has nothing to do with China. So, what is the point of comparing it with Google when talking about China.

And what is Baidoo? Is it located in Baba principal's house or at your local joint where you buy agbo? The one we know is Baidu and not Baidoo. Baidu is a search engine in China. It is not a social networking site, so there is little sense in comparing it with Facebook.
I don't want to be a nitpicker but he is fond of bringing jargons together just to sound intelligent.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 9:00pm On Dec 24, 2024
Gbadebo19:
Even if you switch off location on your phone, Facebook still knows your location. Una dey whine? 😂😂
If you understand this, why then are your masters always screaming on top of their voices when someone else does the same thing?
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 8:57pm On Dec 24, 2024
obedience4:
What are you even saying??

You are repeating the same thing you said earlier.
Let me state for the upmost time the bone of contention is not about having an alternative for US made apps but the dominance of US apps in the world.

Go and read the dialogue between the legal man Gbadebo and the dude. And stop running around in circles.
You've failed to comprehend my points simply because you expect me to behave according to your perception.

I am not a sheep.

Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:48pm On Dec 24, 2024
WriteerNg:
⚡Vladimir Zelensky's face started appearing on cigarette packs in order to combat tobacco addiction among the population.
grin grin grin
Coke is a hell of a drug.

Seriously speaking, this man is gone, medically one can clearly see that he's always on something.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:47pm On Dec 24, 2024
obedience4:
China or Russia prioritising the security of it webspace is not the issue here. That's not the bone of contention here.

You were accusing someone of having comprehension issues. Here you are jumbing into a conversation without properly discerning the context of the agurement. What a cliche.

Baidu is used in China, but it is available worldwide. There's simply no enough appeal for it usage outside China.

What the legal man Gbadebo was driving at is that even with restrictions on american owned tech in China a country with a high population. A US based tech like Google is still the dominant force when it comes to search engines platforms.

YouTube might be banned in Russia, it won't stop it from being the dominant video sharing platform in the world.
Comprehension is often a weakness among individuals who lack the ability to think for themselves.

To clarify, I never once compared the platforms in China and the U.S. in terms of direct competition. What I’m suggesting is that creating a homegrown alternative is always best for the sake of sovereignty.

Any country that seeks to establish itself as a global powerhouse, now or in the future, will never allow a foreign company to control its national affairs. Not only is this unreliable, but it also poses a security risk. Without being specific, we can see how certain powers raise alarms about national security when a foreign company, not under their influence, begins to gain global traction.


Take TikTok, for instance. It’s being targeted simply because some believe it’s connected to China. This is largely because TikTok holds the record for the highest social media engagement rate per post, making it the most engaged social media platform in the world.

Similarly, Huawei, a technological powerhouse, was banned from certain markets because it wasn’t part of the Western sphere of influence, like Apple. It was falsely labeled as a security threat, even though the same Western internet infrastructure was originally developed for military purposes before being opened up to civilian use. Smart individuals understand that all Western tech is essentially spyware, but what choice do people have, especially in Africa, where alternatives are scarce?


China and Russia have developed alternatives to Western tech both software and hardware not out of competition, but due to concerns about security and reliability. Just months ago, a global outage affecting Microsoft led to the cancellation of over 5,000 flights worldwide, but neither Russia nor China was affected.

You see my point?

I’m not comparing the U.S. to any other country, as they clearly maintain a technological edge, particularly in the software sector. However, their pursuit of dominance, backed by the power of the U.S. dollar, which gives rise to sanctions, stifles competition from other nations globally.


When a country outside the Western sphere of influence creates a competitive product, the U.S. will either force them to sell out or use espionage allegations as a form of blackmail to drive them out of the market. They control global media, and anything they say is easily accepted by those with feeble minds.

You might find this as a bias assertion geared towards your masters, but it doesn't rule out the collective facts my friend.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 2:40pm On Dec 24, 2024
Appleyard:
At the bolded, who told you Nigerians don't buy beef online?

You really think so low of your kind.
Mr Gazprom is a well known clown on this platform.
Taking him seriously is like pouring water into a basket, no matter how much effort you put in, it’s a pointless exercise that leads nowhere.

Whenever I'm in Nigeria , there's no limit to what I can achieve online.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 2:29pm On Dec 24, 2024
Gbadebo19:
😂😂😂😂
Listen to yourself. Even China with the largest population that did it can't compete. Can you put Duck Duck Go beside Google? Baidoo beside Facebook?
Rutub or whatever you call it has no chance....
We don't need argue this.
You constantly pontificate on matters about which you have no understanding.
When major nations make strategic decisions, you, from a place like Nigeria a country plagued by a lack of visionary leadership and forward-thinking expect these nations to adopt the shortsighted approaches your leaders often employ.

For instance, the largest search engine in China is Baidu and not Google. The government prioritizes national security over competition in this sector. To clarify, if a country is deficient in a particular domain, foreign companies granted licenses to operate must comply strictly with the nation’s rules and regulations. Failure to do so will inevitably lead to restrictions.
Even your shortsighted country does the same.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 2:16pm On Dec 24, 2024
Gbadebo19:
More money flowing to America. Not everybody will use Kaspersky.
I know you can't comprehend.
YouTube losing the Russian market means it's a bad thing for them, as revenue will be lost.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 1:55pm On Dec 24, 2024
WrriterNg:
Can we get to page 3000 before 1st of January 2025?


I don finish with ibime, make I drag Botragelad. The werey fit cover reach 10 pages with Israel argument alone.
If I quote disobedience, he's blind arguments can take us there. grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 10:12am On Dec 20, 2024
I hope Nigeria's current administration is preparing for the challenges all West African countries are about to face.

By 2025, there is likely to be a major rise in terrorist activities across the region. This has been confirmed by intelligence reports from around the world for months.

We cannot afford to be unprepared when this fight begins.

God help Nigeria.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 11:23pm On Dec 18, 2024
WrriterNg:
The most irritating part is that he still calls this people "partners".

People that would hang him without batting an eyelid, if they could.

If he doesn't have the stomach for it, then he should give complete control of the SMO to Medvedev. To command the troops in the SMO areas.

He should just sit back and watch the west beg for him to come back.
If putin sit on a negotiation table with the west on the outcome of this war, then putin need to be killed by the people of Russia.

Any other option outside the total capitulation of the state of Ukraine will be a grave mistake.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m):
WrriterNg:
Cc Appleyard, BoldBrainz, Ghostagain, LordAdam16, Masterviolence, Regex, Shoodboi2, MILLE, Usmanpogo

What are your thoughts on this?
Throughout my extensive years of geopolitical analysis, I have observed that we are currently in a transitional phase where those in power increasingly conceal critical information from the public. This has left many analysts appearing uninformed or, at worst, misguided.

One topic that has long intrigued me is Russia's involvement in Syria. Opinions on this issue vary widely. Some argue that as a global superpower, Russia’s presence in Syria is a strategic necessity on the geopolitical chessboard. Others claim that Russia’s intervention was a direct response to an invitation from Syria’s legitimate president, making their involvement both necessary and justifiable.


However, contrary to these narratives, I believe Russia’s primary motive was the preservation of Assad’s regime but not at it own detriment. Instead, it appears Russia’s role was constrained by the immense resources required to counter the opposing forces’ momentum and strategic preparedness. Turkey, often identified as the main backer of the so-called "moderate rebels," is merely one piece of the puzzle. The real orchestrator behind the attempted destabilization of Assad’s regime, in my view, is the United States. Turkey acts as the visible enabler, but the U.S. remains the mastermind. I am confident that Ukraine is also intricately linked to this larger geopolitical strategy.

Although Russia is currently entangled in the conflict in Ukraine, it still retains the resources to support Syria against the "moderate rebels." Yet, recent developments suggest that Assad himself may have conceded his position. Recognizing the corruption within his regime and the futility of further bloodshed, he seemingly opted to relinquish power. The circumstances surrounding the Syrian army's rapid collapse where a force of over 200,000 was defeated by fewer than 50,000 rebels in just ten days are telling. The manner of their retreat, leaving behind ammunition, air defense systems, tanks, and even basic military equipment such as AK-47s and uniforms, suggests either a lack of will to fight or direct orders to stand down. Assad’s refusal to accept reinforcements from allies like Iraq, Iran, and Hezbollah who were the main ground forces while Russia was playing the role of air force in 2015 further supports this theory.

The ousting of Assad appears to be a calculated move by the U.S. to stretch Russia’s military resources thin. However, Russia has not taken the bait, likely drawing lessons from the Soviet Union’s costly invasion of Afghanistan. What we are witnessing is a strategic chess game, with the U.S. and Russia actively countering each other’s global influence. For instance, just as Russia played a role in reducing U.S. and French influence in Niger, the U.S. appears determined to diminish Russia's presence in Syria and around the world.

Despite these efforts, Russia’s sustained position in Syria undermines the U.S.’s strategy. By avoiding the diversion of resources from Ukraine or Africa, Russia has maintained its influence in the region. Should the "moderate rebels" eventually turn against their backers, a scenario that seems plausible, Russia would likely remain in Syria, observing the fallout with minimal engagement.

Looking ahead, I predict that Africa will become the next major theater for regime change efforts. The geopolitical chessboard is shifting, and we are merely witnessing the opening moves.
Bookmark this prediction: the U.S will orchestrate a regime change on those Russia backed military jutas in Africa using the countries opposition forces to fight.
It doesn't matter if they are terrorist.
"When the U.S wants something, they'll try every means possible even if it means sleeping with the devil.
Foreign AffairsRe: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Masterviolence(m): 4:55pm On Dec 09, 2024
WrriterNg:
Cc Appleyard, BoldBrainz, Ghostagain, LordAdam16, Masterviolence, Regex, Shoodboi2, MILLE, Usmanpogo

What are your thoughts on this?
I left for a few days and the next thing, Syria has fallen.

Stay tuned, my opinion on thing is coming soon.

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