Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
True...but...and I'm just spitballing here, but Russia's Armed Forces are decimated for a Generation. They lost the Mystique of being the 'Big Red Bear' and they'll have no experienced leadership for decades or experienced soldiers.
Not to mention that the inherent corruption within their systems probably isnt going anywhere so their armed forces arent likely to get any better, especially considering that they're going to be in no economic position to re-arm, in addition to the fact that it also gives Ukraine the opportunity to be ready and further by the time Russia ever has the opportunity to be the aggressor again Putin will be dead and the specter of the USSR should be gone.
This was a surprise and the Ukrainians are dummying them, if they were armed, supplied and prepared? No chance, because everything I said about the Russians? The opposite is true for Ukraine. They're going to have a Generation of experienced and battle-hardened soldiers and leadership. This is Russia's shot.
|
Their capabilities would be no more diminished than they are now and they're still being aggressive. The obvious issue is Putin will keep poking at Ukraine whenever his stick is pointy enough to do damage and he won't stop. Whether or not he'll likely be successful seems not to matter. I'm sure the Ukrainians are not eager to have another war, even if it's winnable.