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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
I think its important to realise while Russia can roll through the Ukraine it doesnt have the manpower or resources to hold it, the Country is big and Russia is poor, the cost of this will likely bankrupt Russia
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The regime has built up a reserve of $600b for just this sort of eventuality, so bankruptcy is not happening any time soon. But long-term, you’re right - Russia doesn’t have the resources to permanently occupy all of a hostile Ukraine, or the public support for sustained casualties.