GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
South Korea does need to keep their military stocks up, especially with North Korea's latest provocations.
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (100 Viewers)
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michaelmaltby
Colonel
... you, Admiral, are guilty of expecting the most optimistic, rational outcome from unfolding events.
Russia did not embrace liberal democracy when the West poured in after the collapse of the USSR.
China has not embraced liberal democracy, just its tools, education and opportunities, because Communism is theology-thought and, the CCP manages society with carrot and stick.
Chechnya has never been the least liberal or democratic. Tribal, Islam, Patriarchal. Communism probably WAS progressive when it overtook the country.
Georgia, another badlands country with great food, brandy and for would-be Stalin /Beria outlaws to hide out.
These states are like the Balkans, borders have been hard-fought, religion-politics have divided, memories are long and bloody-vivid. Best hope is managed stability and time.
What is certain is Russia has lost it - the big dog at the table isn't big. Xi is big. Xi wears his confidence well. Putin has sold Russia to China
and every little state will come to terms with China. Technology will race ahead and respect no boundaries, liberal or autocratic
China prefers stable borders and friendly neighbors. And, the CCP is still standing, trying to deliver the future to the world.
... you, Admiral, are guilty of expecting the most optimistic, rational outcome from unfolding events.
That also goes for his understanding and expectations of government and military logistics.
He thinks heavy weapon deliveries should happen like this.
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Greg Boeser
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That's ridiculous!That also goes for his understanding and expectations of government and military logistics.
He thinks heavy weapon deliveries should have like this.
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But why can't the Ukrainians just 3d print whatever they need? Way easier than shipping heavy equipment overseas.
fubar57
General
What Russia is trying to accomplish with the alleged forced deportations of Ukrainian children | CBC Radio
Researchers working to track kids that have been allegedly deported from Ukraine to Russia say children are being moved to a network of camps and being taught pro-Russian values. The tactic is key to how Russia portrays its invasion of Ukraine at home, researchers add.
UN decries prisoner of war torture, killings on both sides of Russia-Ukraine conflict | CBC News
UN human rights monitors have documented dozens of summary killings of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war, as well as the use of torture, human shields and other abuses against PoWs since Russia invaded its neighbour that could amount to war crimes, according to a report released Friday.
How many times must this be said: modern weapon systems such as tanks or fighter aircraft are not something one just 'hands over the keys' on and say go. To get the best from them, people need to be trained and logistics support needs to be addressed. This is why it has been easier to hand over Ex-Soviet/Russian systems which are already used.
Arguably they had their own re-arming needs at the time...plus, the benefit of hindsight
And there is a ton of political red tape that goes through the export of military items.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
On the upside, material being sent to Ukraine doesn't run the risk of U-Boat attack.
Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Deployment won’t violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Russian president says on state media.
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Snautzer01
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Hope it will look like this.
Admiral Beez
Major
No, I get it, if Washington decides to send Abrams today it will be many months before their crews are trained, logistics, spares and support are in place, and only then can they even begin to consider being delivered. If the US thought Abrams were necessary why not commit to sending them when the Brits announced Challenger 2 back in January so that the tanks are in AFU hands in time for the spring 2023 offensive? Why announce Abrams now for delivery in autumn/winter 2023? By then much of the war will be decided.
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Admiral Beez
Major
I imagine Xi told Putin that use of a nuclear weapon against Ukraine is a step China will not tolerate.Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Deployment won’t violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Russian president says on state media.
fubar57
General
This probably scares Belarus more than the world. Lukashenko must be thrilled with this "command"Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Deployment won’t violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Russian president says on state media.
May be enough to cause an uprising in Belarus, many in the Military are not happy as it is.
michaelmaltby
Colonel
"... why not commit to sending them when the Brits announced Challenger 2 ...."
... different governments ... different priorities .... and shelf-lives. Democracies aren't congruent, You know your history, AB, stop wishful thinking
... different governments ... different priorities .... and shelf-lives. Democracies aren't congruent, You know your history, AB, stop wishful thinking
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