Russian invasion of Ukraine

[BlueAnorak]

The T-72 is the worst tank in the world by a considerable margin.

Cost Cutting In Modernization Makes Russia’s Main Combat Tank A Lemon

The mainstay of Russia's tank fleet is the T-72B3, made by upgrading old T-72s. But lack of modern electronics and other equipment makes the T-72B3 unfit for purpose.

www.forbes.com

 

[BlueAnorak]

More Russian stuff...

More Russian stuff blowing up: Russia hopes they can shut up angry war widows with money

Ukraine officials confirm that in May, Patriot missile batteries shot down five Russian aircraft, including three helicopters. Russia continues to take heavy losses — more than a thousand soldiers yesterday. While Russia’s offensive at Avdiivka north...

www.dailykos.com

 

[KS55]

In a recent interview Gen Petreus said the Russian collapse in Crimea would be inevitable if an Ukraine had more/better aircraft, long range missiles, and tanks. He felt the Russians were teetering on the edge.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Day 643:

Ukraine Invasion Day 643: better than none, RU casualties rising

UK’s MoD considers the past month as the deadliest so far, with high casualty rates in the same places. The Kremlin may risk undermining Russian integration efforts in occupied territories and prompt discontent in federal subjects if it pursues...

www.dailykos.com

 

[BlueAnorak]

Video Review;

 

[goalmole]

In a recent interview Gen Petreus said the Russian collapse in Crimea would be inevitable if an Ukraine had more/better aircraft, long range missiles, and tanks. He felt the Russians were teetering on the edge.

Despite the bullishness of this thread, the Russians aren't going anywhere.
What this conflict needs is a negotiated settlement now for the sake of the Ukrainian people.
The Americans are and have been pushing the Ukrainians to disaster right from the beginning for their own strategic goals.
It should, and would never have come to this if Zelensky hadn't been such a fool and a puppet of the West.

 

[MouldensChippy]

Despite the bullishness of this thread, the Russians aren't going anywhere.
What this conflict needs is a negotiated settlement now for the sake of the Ukrainian people.
The Americans are and have been pushing the Ukrainians to disaster right from the beginning for their own strategic goals.
It should, and would never have come to this if Zelensky hadn't been such a fool and a puppet of the West.

And............ The Ukranians would be firmly under total Russian oppression, and occupation.....

So, which country do you want them to invade next ?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Despite the bullishness of this thread, the Russians aren't going anywhere.
What this conflict needs is a negotiated settlement now for the sake of the Ukrainian people.
The Americans are and have been pushing the Ukrainians to disaster right from the beginning for their own strategic goals.
It should, and would never have come to this if Zelensky hadn't been such a fool and a puppet of the West.

Hi Vladimir.

"For the sake ofthe Ukranian people"

Perhaps you should consider asking their views rather than telling them what is best for them?

 

[dickie davies]

Despite the bullishness of this thread, the Russians aren't going anywhere.
What this conflict needs is a negotiated settlement now for the sake of the Ukrainian people.
The Americans are and have been pushing the Ukrainians to disaster right from the beginning for their own strategic goals.
It should, and would never have come to this if Zelensky hadn't been such a fool and a puppet of the West.

The Ukranians have negotiated with the ruSSians for the last twenty years and the ruSSians have broken every agreement

 

[BlueAnorak]

The Ukranians have negotiated with the ruSSians for the last twenty years and the ruSSians have broken every agreement

Ain't that the truth.