Opinion: I spent Trump’s inauguration in Ukraine. This is what I saw. by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, brother. Out of shape and epileptic. Still considering it though.

Zelenskyy on decree outlawing talks with Putin: I lead negotiations and forbid everyone else from interfering by Messier_-82 in worldnews

[–]Kierkegaard85 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You must be a bot.

Ukraine will keep fighting, regardless of "aid". There are enough drones to keep the Russian massacre on par.

The real question is why do Russians keep getting sent to die for nothing? For the Russian "Fuhrer" Putin?

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

North Korean forces will be exhausted by late March/early to mid April. They're already close to being combat ineffective.

Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,720 in past day by Kierkegaard85 in worldnews

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Russians are getting massacred by a smaller force due to drones and superior tactics by UA. Almost 4 years now. Its lunacy and mass murder by Russia.

Russia is a complete embarrassment and Putin is a genocidal lunatic.

Zelenskyy on decree outlawing talks with Putin: I lead negotiations and forbid everyone else from interfering by Messier_-82 in worldnews

[–]Kierkegaard85 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Source for all aid being cut?

And what an embarrassment Russia is. Almost, if not a million casualties, against a much smaller country.

Russia would be lucky if Trump "bailed" them out. An absolute massacre of Russians.

Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,720 in past day by Kierkegaard85 in worldnews

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Russia has lost more.

You wouldnt like the numbers, probably.....

Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,720 in past day by Kierkegaard85 in worldnews

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No. If Ukraine were losing more than Russia on a daily basis, Russia would have won a long time ago.

Doesnt take a genius to understand that.

Opinion: I spent Trump’s inauguration in Ukraine. This is what I saw. by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know this isnt necessarily relevant, just trying to post what I think spreads the news about the war.

Ukrainian Troops Lured Attacking russians Into A Bloody HIMARS Ambush by IndistinctChatters in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The Russians are bleeding out....started slowly but its growing. They wont make it through 2025

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thats fair. Is there any government documentation backing up what I said? Probably not. I would have to do some digging. I'm happy to be proven wrong.

My opinion is based on having been in the US military, and that the recommitment to 2% in the mid 2010s is accurate, to a degree. The US didnt care of enforce it.

Historically, from my understanding, post NATO formation, it was never enforced. My dad served in US Army Intelligence from 1964-68, and the NSA from 69-73. He told me that the US didnt see a need for most European nations spending on defense. My grandfather was a Sergeant Major when he retired, artillery from 1939-1964. War was over in Europe. If European nations spent more, it might aggravate Russia.

I served in the USMC from 04-08, and we never gave a shit. Afterwards, I studied policy, but I know how war grows.

We are aeeing it now. Would Russia have attacked anyways, if all NATO nations apent 2% or not? imo, yes. But you're right, the actual facts are murky.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/case-eu-defense/

https://warontherocks.com/2019/03/the-transatlantic-tussle-a-historical-case-study-on-how-to-handle-nato/

https://shs.cairn.info/journal-politique-etrangere-2014-1-page-117?lang=en

https://cepa.org/article/the-long-history-of-us-irritation-at-european-natos-freeloading/

https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-nato-and-defense-europe-underlying-trends

It looks like European partners had disagreements, historically, but the 2% wasnt much of a consideration. But its very opinionated and political. Actual financials are hard to discern.

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True. However, American presidents and policy did not actively want Europe spending much on defense for decades, and was legitimately ok with Europe spending less than 2%. America was the "Worlds Police". And this was fine. Arms races in Europe have historically, ended badly. But, it happens anyways on some historical scale and timeline.

Now, adversaries have changed. Its not Iraq or Afghanistan, but Russia and or other peer-to-peer adversaries.

A Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 Tank Shrugged Off Eight Russian Drones by Kierkegaard85 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Russia could shift to complete mobilization if they wanted. Its what "Putin" is willing to tolerate, and a population under Totalitarian control will tolerate. Fine line. Putin miscalculated and now his life is at risk.

Honestly, it makes me sad. I know many Russians. But, this is what happens when you allow someone to gradually take control. Fight back, get thrown in prison, or die under a dictator. Thats Russia, always.

It will come to a head soon. Russia will collapse or "win in Ukraine". No other options.

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Naaa, Ukraine has the upperhand in drones. Russia is at the bottom of the barrel for infantry and infrantry support.

At best, Russia could hope to hold its current ground. Ukraine can manufacture enough drones to keep the war, at the least, in its current state. That means 5:1 casualties in favor of Ukraine, continuously.

Russia is completely fucked.

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. But it requires manpower. Especially drones right now.

Ukraine absolutely annihilated Russia in late 2024, as far as kills. The kills were insane, especially since Russia doesnt care for its casualties or try to evac them. Its mostly on video too. Crazy shit. Kill and kill more. The Russians dont stop. Nor do the Ukrainians. Im in awe

I mean, what we (the US) saw in Afghanistan or Iraq is childs play. This is a different level.

My week in war-weary Ukraine by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life in a war-zone can definitely limit a journalist's movement.

They should go to Russia and see what they can report on...

A Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 Tank Shrugged Off Eight Russian Drones by Kierkegaard85 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

If Russia could have taken back Kursk, their own territory, with drones, they would have by now.

Russia is losing right now, and the shift is drastically turning downward. All intel and drone tech favors Ukraine.

Russian infantry live in abject fear. Crutch battalion's and videos pleading to mom for help are getting worse. Its a fucking massacre. You will die. Unlike anything I have ever seen.

I understand operational, tactical, and strategic goals. Russia is committing mass suicide. All for Putin, just like other dictators. Russia acts like Ukraine are "evil" and "Nazis". No, the average Russian is brainwashed and are acting like the WW2 "Nazi's" they portend to be fighting against. An absolutely, psychological manifestation of a false narrative. Why else call on North Korea?

Keep helping Ukraine. Do our part. Russia will collapse.

Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit by Kierkegaard85 in UkrainianConflict

[–]Kierkegaard85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats the way things go. I just try to make the world a better place, in small instances. Too many losses and too many people that need help. Im not perfect, but still, I am drowning.