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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Seagodess(f): 8:41pm On May 20, 2023
ictplotter:

You are sounding very poor in knowledge here, there is never a war between Russia and Ukraine. It's Russia that is invading Ukraine despite the US, UK and the entire western Europe supporting Ukraine .
If they should be a full scale war between Ukraine and Russia , Ukraine will be wipe out from earth within 24hrs.
read your reply again and apologize
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Staphylococcus: 8:44pm On May 20, 2023
justiniyke29:

Yet same Nigeria can't defeat herdsmen and boko haram insurgents? lol now imagine them armed or sponsored by ordinary Ghana talkies or NATO and USA

Boko Haram are not armed uniformed military forces. That’s the glaring difference. Same guerrilla warfare America fought in Afghanistan.


Russia targets are uniformed and have target.

Stop giving excuses for failure
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by owagbeba: 8:46pm On May 20, 2023
mastermaestro:


I am shocked too o. See people supporting and celebrating oppression, invasion and destruction of a thriving nation because it simply does not agree with its big neighbour. I reserve my comment. sad

This war is beyond the invasion of Ukraine. This war is a challenge to the hegemony of the west with US as a principle leader. It’s a challenge by Russia to the world order where the US dictates how the rest of the world lives.

If Russia wins the US in Ukraine, then the world order will significantly change. countries will be free to decide their style of leadership and economic systems. Nations will be free to trade without fear of American sanctions … no more western nations printing money at will while the rest of the world are held bound to their medium of exchange.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Ened(m): 8:50pm On May 20, 2023
Creeper:


Lol, this is laughable.

I don’t think more than 20k regular Russian forces have been killed/wounded since the war started. And the bulk of the casualties they took happened during the first 2months of the war and in Lyman. Outside that - they haven’t really been that much involved apart from Kherson and Mariupol.

Russia currently has about 2million active forces and almost 700k of them are chilling somewhere in Southern Ukraine, Luhansk and along the borders. Those doing most of the heavy fighting are Wagner and the separatists albeit regular Russian forces are supporting them with artillery.

Donetsk where Bakhmut is located is heavily fortified with underground tunnels and deep trenches. You don’t throw your elite forces in a frontal assault meat grinder such as that - you use expendable forces hence it’s well suited for Wagner since it has a lot of hardened prisoners in its rank. But they were supported with artillery by Russian VDV (paratroopers), tho. Ukraine can throw its elite forces there because it’s the most strategic point in Ukraine for logistics (the primary node for rail transport) - it’s also high ground and its strongest line of defence.

I think a lot of you need to study this war without bias because it’s providing the best education of what modern warfare looks like in real time with a real war. The last time the world witnessed something like this was in Vietnam.
I should study this war, that it took Russia eight or more months to capture a remote village or town in Ukraine. That's if they have actually captured it.
See, Russia army is very disappointing. At this rate, it will take them 10000 yrs to capture all of Ukraine.
Truth be told, Russia has been weakened militarily. It can't be regarded as major power except for it nuclear weapons. Even ISIS did take this long to capture villages in Syria and Iraq before they were beaten back.
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by owagbeba: 8:52pm On May 20, 2023
Staphylococcus:


Now I know you don’t have a TV

The Javelin had been the most successful weapon in the warfare. Do you know how many Russian tanks it took out?

Can’t you see Russia was only able to parade ONE military tank in its last parade. The Javelin already fried the rest

I agree Russia has only one tank (chuckles) but Bahkmut has fallen despite the wonder weapons like javelin -and HIMARS… it means these so called game changing weapons have had no significant effect in the battlefield…. Even the hyped Patriot SAMs have failed to protect Kiev just the way they failed to protect Riyadh from Houthi drones.

The more the Americans send their best kits, the more the hype bubble burst…

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Ezmans: 8:53pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.

but after all these destructions what will Russia gain?
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Zane2point4(m): 8:58pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.

Daft Nigerian youth,what do you know?

If you like hate the west with everything you got your wickedness will never prevail!!!!

If Cameroun or ghana attacks nigeria so we shld run and hide and beg them??
Coward!!!
Its better Ukrain fight till the last man with aid or without aid,its there right to defend itself!
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ponishah: 9:07pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.


Na wetin you gain?
If you know how I hate Guadiola , ehh? But the man don carry premier league now, back to back to back .
I had argued how real madrid would finish him, now he is at the final.

The America and western europe are the master planners of this world, they think way ahead of every nation, especially in matters of war.
I dey laugh you, monki like you, wey hitler be won use him continent as farm for his arian race, until this america and western europe plan for am.
JUST DEY ENJOY YOUR BACKWARD RACE AND WATCH REAL RACE IN THE ART OF WAR.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by EyenIbibio1: 9:07pm On May 20, 2023
kad199:
Putin collect Biden gf and bleeped the hell out of her



Bros, you funny o
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ibrahimsd5(m): 9:11pm On May 20, 2023
[quote author=lhordspy post=123257711]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V486IlCZ69w
After Months of Intense fighting in Bakhmut City; The Battle dubbed World war I and II.
Pro-Russia Forces, Wagner PMC finally captures Bakhmut City, Ukraine.

* Addressing Zelenskyy, Prigozhin, the head of Russia's wagner PMC said: “Today when you see Biden, kiss him on the top of his head, say hi to him from me.”



https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.alarabiya.net/amp/News/world/2023/05/20/Russia-s-Wagner-group-head-Prigozhin-claims-full-control-of-Bakhmut?bshm=bshwcqp/2

CNN BREAKING NEWS

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/20/europe/bakhmut-capture-wagner-ukraine-russia-intl/index.html?

THE 'BATTLE OF BAKHMUT'

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bakhmut
[/quote

Putin na your mate 😄
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Barzinime(m): 9:14pm On May 20, 2023
Which Russian soldier?
Did Russia tell you they sent their soldiers?
Most of the fighting in Ukraine is carried out by the Wagner group (Private Military)
The western media keep deceiving you that Russia is losing.
God1000:
How many Russian soldiers have died trying to capture Bakhmut for six months?

What a shame for the so-called superpower country

Meanwhile this is the latest news on Bakhmut

Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ledaman: 9:16pm On May 20, 2023
Bbbwings:
Remember NO Russian regular army fought this battle.
Are you serious?
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by TenQ: 9:16pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.

Russia loves the people of Bakhmut so much and they have liberated them only that no landlord exist again.

SMH!

What do you think is the overall objective for Putin's invasion of Ukraine?
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Adjovi: 9:17pm On May 20, 2023
It's only an idiot that expects Ukraine to win Russia in battle. Zelensky is not a good leader. He took the wrong decision and it will cost him greatly. As for NATO what more can they do? They sent long range missiles, sent himars, sent depleted uranium, sent patriot air defence systems, now about to send fighter jets.

America didn't plant this war well at all. The fighter jets will be useless because Russia air defence system the s300 and s400 are the best air defence system in the world. Their air defence system is even better than Israels iron Dome. The sooner Ukraine gives peace a chance the better for them....

NATO have two options now. Admit they lost against Russia or go nuclear which they won't be stupid to want to do.......

Either way. Putin already warned them that he has not started yet. To those who want to know how powerful Russia is, check out what they did to Isis in Syria where they fired hypersonic missiles from the Caspian sea and it went through 3 different countries to hit its target in Syria. You can also check out allepo bombings. After watching this video's or reading about it, then you will truly know that Russia has been lenient with Ukraine from the beginning

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Kay25(m): 9:17pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.
What peace seems u are jihadist

Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Goodman2023: 9:18pm On May 20, 2023
MSGAMBLE9:
You say Bakmut is less than 3km from Russia? a city that is more than 50km North of Donesk in Eastern Ukraine...


This is what too much Western propaganda does to someone..

Shame..!


Whether 3km or 1,000,000km, are you aware the city shared boundary with Russia ? and it took russia over 200 days to capture it, whereas their initial plan was to whip out ukraine in 24 hours ?

Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by able20(m): 9:20pm On May 20, 2023
texazzpete:


No. This is such a daft excuse and I don’t know why you people keep embarrassing yourselves with this childish talk

Russia isn’t fighting europe, the U.S. etc. they’re fighting Ukrainians armed with limited western weapons. They aren’t being provided with the best the west has to offer, and most of their heavy weaponry is only just arriving.

You can tell how daft an excuse it is becaus you’re not claiming Ukraine is fighting Iran and North Korea too, and both of those countries have been supplying Russia with ammunition and weapons.

Based on how Russia has been performing in Ukraine, they’re certainly nowhere near good enough to fight the likes of the US and China in a conventional fight.
You have not said anything yet.
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Mantilla(m): 9:21pm On May 20, 2023
Ukraine surrender already...
With all the military support from the west, Russia will wipe you out from world map
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Creeper: 9:21pm On May 20, 2023
Ened:

I should study this war, that it took Russia eight or more months to capture a remote village or town in Ukraine. That's if they have actually captured it.
See, Russia army is very disappointing. At this rate, it will take them 10000 yrs to capture all of Ukraine.
Truth be told, Russia has been weakened militarily. It can't be regarded as major power except for it nuclear weapons. Even ISIS did take this long to capture villages in Syria and Iraq before they were beaten back.

More reason why you need to study it because it’s a near-peer war that’s indirectly a peer because a lot of NATO regular forces and Special Forces are actually in Ukraine - unlike the Giant vs Ant war the world has been subjected to in the last 4 decades.

This war provides an insight into what will likely happen when super powers collide (since neither side would’ve air superiority), how they will shape battlefield in real time, how they adapt tactics in real time, how useful drones are for reconnaissance, the importance of artillery, intelligence gathering, modern EW, battle of special forces, etc.

You can’t weaken a military when it’s not depleted. Conversely, since last year, Russian forces are actually more experienced and hardened than NATO forces because they have first hand experience in a real war - not the shenanigans against cow herders.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Creeper: 9:24pm On May 20, 2023
owagbeba:


This war is beyond the invasion of Ukraine. This war is a challenge to the hegemony of the west with US as a principle leader. It’s a challenge by Russia to the world order where the US dictates how the rest of the world lives.

If Russia wins the US in Ukraine, then the world order will significantly change. countries will be free to decide their style of leadership and economic systems. Nations will be free to trade without fear of American sanctions … no more western nations printing money at will while the rest of the world are held bound to their medium of exchange.

Great post.

The bigger war that isn’t fought with guns but with pen and alliances - is what a lot of people don’t understand.
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ledaman: 9:25pm On May 20, 2023
For how long will Zelenskyy keep wasting Ukrainian lives. Moreover, no single bomb has dropped in Moscow.
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Mantilla(m): 9:26pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death.

Bllions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the medicore overhyped Patrotiic-missile system couldn't save anyone. No wonder US backed-Ta!wan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine. If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own.

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace.


God bless the good Man.
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by MSGAMBLE9: 9:27pm On May 20, 2023
Goodman2023:



Whether 3km or 1,000,000km, are you aware the city shared boundary with Russia ? and it took russia over 200 days to capture it, whereas their initial plan was to whip out ukraine in 24 hours ?
the city do not share boundary with Russia buh Eastern Ukraine does...do not mix Bakmut city with Donesk region....


200 days or not, Bakmut is well defended Garrison with layers of pre-planned trenches..the bottom line is that it has Fallen.


Stop displaying Ignorance.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ledaman: 9:30pm On May 20, 2023
Ezmans:
but after all these destructions what will Russia gain?
Supremacy of the world
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Barzinime(m): 9:30pm On May 20, 2023
The PMC are from US na
Blackdisciple:
It's a shame because I never expected Russia to hire PMC due to how the world rated them.

That shows during WWI and WWII they didn't really fight like the Germans
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by ken6488(m): 9:30pm On May 20, 2023
God1000:
How many Russian soldiers have died trying to capture Bakhmut for six months?

What a shame for the so-called superpower country

Meanwhile this is the latest news on Bakhmut

the only thing shameful here is NATO proxy lost to a group of ec convicts

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Babaken(m): 9:43pm On May 20, 2023
God1000:
How many Russian soldiers have died trying to capture Bakhmut for six months?

What a shame for the so-called superpower country

Meanwhile this is the latest news on Bakhmut

but at last it was captured
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Kaytixy: 9:43pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:


Soldiers die in war, my friend. That is why it is called battle. It is not where kids play in sand.

Bakhmut is insignificant and of no strategic gain to Russia. But they needed the win to PEPPER the west. This isnt just a win. It is more like flushing 'Billions of dollar' invested by US, UK and the rest of war-mongers, down the toilet.

This is not just the slippers wearing, Ak-47 wielding untrained fighters US bullied in Afghanistan. We are talking Ukrainian army, the second most trained army in the world, armed with weapons, military intelligence, secret fighters from almost 24 countries. Guess what, they lost to a single Mercenary troop.

Money wasted and Confidence level reduced to -0.344.
omoo you bad gan
Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by grandstar(m): 9:46pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:
Bakhmut went down, just like Mariupol city. The hardest and brutal way possible, so bloody that it only exist in horror movies.

Zelensky, aided by the western media propaganda were covering up the daily loses there just like Mariupol. They never admitted to the ongoing slaughter of the Ukranian forces daily. Instead they covered it up for cheap chestbeating in the media. They kept sending the soldiers to their death. ( There's bound to be falsehood in war. Yet, you fail to remember that Russia expected to invade Ukraine and topple the government in Ukraine within a month)

Billions of dollar worth of military equipment, aid, assistance from US, UK and other war-mongers ,flushed down the drain. Even the mediocre overhyped Patriotic-missile system couldn't save anyone. [No wonder US backed Taiwan President stated it clearly yesterday, that they will never go to war with Ch!na no matter what. Everybody is finally seeing the reality in Ukraine.[/b] If US succeed in pushing anyone to war with its neighbour. They are on their own. (Who is everybody?)

Another fascinating thing is that Zelensky is currently on world tour presently, from Arab nation to G7 Nations; begging for more weapons. More billions of dollar to waste, more lives of innocent soldiers to sacrifice just to please his puppeteer.


This isnt just a win for Russia. It is a win for world peace (How?)


What if OBJ had refused to handover Bakassi to Cameroon and both countries had gone to war? Would spending billions of dollars be justified fighting a senseless war out of ego?

You really think Russia has achieved a victory? But at what cost? Russia has far more pressing needs than to expend resources on a completely pointless war. The war is basically an ego trip. Its foreign reserves has been frozen, and in the event of any "victory"(this may simply means the handover of Russian speaking parts of Ukraine to Russia), it would pay huge reparations running into hundreds of billions of dollars. A lot of the sanctions would still remain in place affecting the economy of Russia

Many former USSR countries have per capita income twice that of Russia, such as the Baltic states. Russia has so much scientist that it should be a top 10 in commercial technology but is instead heavily dependent on the export of commodities to survive.

The invasion was never justified. The West would have backed off from allowing Ukraine join NATO and the EU if Putin demanded so as they wouldn't like to lose massive business opportunities in Russia. He thought this was still 2014 but did not realise that this time, the West was waiting for him in the event of an invasion. The Bakhmut win would easily have cost Russia tens of billions of dollars.

About Taiwan, China's economy seems to be experiencing a downturn. Any invasion would seriously damage its economy, whether it comes out victorious or not. I do not support Biden's hard-line posture in regards to Russia or Taiwan, but the truth has to be said.

A Taiwanese invasion would jeopardize world manufacturing. You have microchips manufactured in Taiwan in electrical components in homes, offices, or factories. It is the world's global leader. The world economy might as well come to a halt. I am sure my computer has Taiwan manufactured chips.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by lhordspy: 9:51pm On May 20, 2023
grandstar:


What if OBJ had refused to handover Bakassi to Cameroon and both countries had gone to war? Would spending billions of dollars be justified fighting a senseless war out of ego?

You really think Russia has achieved a victory? But at what cost? Russia has far more pressing needs than to expend resources on a completely pointless war. The war is basically an ego trip. Its foreign reserves has been frozen, and in the event of any "victory"(this may simply means the handover of Russian speaking parts of Ukraine to Russia), it would pay huge reparations running into hundreds of billions of dollars. A lot of the sanctions would still remain in place affecting the economy of Russia

Many former USSR countries have per capita income twice that of Russia, such as the Baltic states. Russia has so much scientist that it should be a top 10 in commercial technology but is instead heavily dependent on the export of commodities to survive.

The invasion was never justified. The West would have backed off from allowing Ukraine join NATO and the EU if Putin demanded so as they wouldn't like to lose massive business opportunities in Russia. He thought this was still 2014 but did not realise that this time, the West was waiting for him in the event of an invasion. The Bakhmut win would easily have cost Russia tens of billions of dollars.

About Taiwan, China's economy seems to be experiencing a downturn. Any invasion would seriously damage its economy, whether it comes out victorious or not. I do not support Biden's hard-line posture in regards to Russia or Taiwan, but the truth has to be said.

A Taiwanese invasion would jeopardize world manufacturing. You have microchips manufactured in Taiwan in electrical components in homes, offices, or factories. It is the world's global leader. The world economy might as well come to a halt. I am sure my computer has Taiwan manufactured chips.

Sorry sir.
This line only, rubbished all you laboured hard to type.

The west pushed Ukraine into the war. Go google the minsk agreement please, so you can enlighten yourself.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by grandstar(m): 9:58pm On May 20, 2023
lhordspy:

Sorry sir.
This line only, rubbished all you laboured hard to type.

The west pushed Ukraine into the war. Go google the minsk agreement please, so you can enlighten yourself.


The Minsk agreement was with the USSR and not with Russia. Anyway, let Russia keep throwing money down a rabbit hole.

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Re: 'Bakhmut Is Down' - Russia Captures Bakhmut City In Ukraine (Photo) by Barzinime(m): 10:02pm On May 20, 2023
Are you ok or psychological imbalance?
When was the minsk agreement signed that you are talking about USSR?
grandstar:


The Minsk agreement was with the USSR and not with Russia. Anyway, let Russia keep throwing money down a rabbit hole.

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