This whole thing is worrying, but the rational reaction still is to double down and blow up another command center with even longer range and even bigger missiles. Deterrance is the only option at this point. Giving in would be way more worrying.
I guess, but also it doesn’t really change anything at this point. We can’t allow nuclear threats to be some Carte blanche that can be used to get your way. We need to resist and make clear that Russia has nothing to win in Ukraine. The opposite would be the true escalation and actors like China, North korea, Iran etc. would instantly try to copy this strategy. If Putin wants to pull the trigger that is on him only and either way I’d much rather we put a stop to it now before this idea of going nuclear establishes any further.
This would be the end of Russia really fast, Putin included. I don’t think they are stupid or suicidal on that level. And they have threatened to go nuclear for years now, there’s little reason to believe that this time is any different. And ultimately it also doesn’t change anything, we can’t let Russia bully us with their nuclear threats. Because there will never be an end and if they could conquer the world with nuclear threats they would do so. So let them prepare their missle and have nuclear drills. And send more long range missiles (looking at you Taurus).
They also used consumer grade Canon cameras at one point. These are really crazy times.
I’ve read multiple times that this is the strategy on purpose. Somehow it is deemed to be more impactful to deliver the sanctions step by step and also keep some ammo to be able to react to the worst crimes. I don’t necessarily agree with that but my understanding of these matters is also limited.
Well I respect your opinion but l see it differently. Also how is this relevant here?
Well, why not aim for both?
Is some of this already financed from the interest of frozen russian assets in EU? There was some news about this recently but I don’t understand all the abbrevations in the press release.
Somehow risking it all for the slight chance of some little money seems worth it. But these guys could be so much more effective and bring so much more life improvements by risking it instead in protests and civilian unrest to topple their regime.
The shitty thing is people are dying already, we’re well past that point. What needs to change is that somehow still dying on the front is more acceptable than risking it in some kind of mass protest movement.
That’s literally the Nazi ideology, how can Russians be so blind to this.
In a war you rarely have independent proof, that’s the point. So there is nothing wrong with being a bit cautious and sceptical when hearing news and I feel you are being a bit harsh.
And for sure propaganda exists on both sides, I guess no one is seriously disputing this. At the same time I have no doubts that being a PoW is 1000 times better than being in a Russian trench. But still I can acknowledge that reports like this are not some kind of independent journalism.
Let’s give him some credit, he’s actually the smart guy here.
The counter offensive is finally happening!
Anyone else getting flashbacks to Portal?
Not sure if you’re being sarcastic? We tried holding back pretty much for years but Russia has been escalating regardless. There’s no point anymore, the logical thing is to supply everything Ukraine can effectively make use of.
Translation:
Russia’s war of aggression
Ukraine reports North Korean battle tanks on the front line
The Ukrainian president wants to build more shelters in schools. Ukraine strengthens its defenses on the border with Belarus. Heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine. And: probably the first North Korean armored personnel carriers discovered on the front line.
Cross-post from here: https://feddit.org/post/1437766
As much as I would love that, probably they don’t have their fortune in cash savings but most probably put it into diversified investments of some sorts.
So this is confirmation then that the storm shadow strike hit someone important?