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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
It's incredibly sad because Ukrainians have shown such remarkable bravery and resilience against a much larger opponent. I'm am 1000% pro-Ukraine and have tried not to post anything negative about Ukraine's situation, but truth be told, I am worried about their chances if Russia launches a summer offensive, especially if they open another front in the north. Would there be enough resources to prevent an invasion in the north, and still hold the front lines in the east and south?
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It is hard to not see it that way, and be angry that the world has failed the people of Ukraine. I think putins calculus once he didn’t win quickly is that the west(US) would tire of this in the long run if he turned it into a meat grinder. That appears to be working.
That said, it is tough to see how Putin gets a total victory here too. If he advances a lot it stretches his lines too and concentrates Ukraines defences, but then we just end uo p with a stalemate. Things may go static here for a bit with Putin hoping Ukraine eventually capitulates and approaches him to stop it.
The only thing that could change that is Ukraine getting total air superiority, if they had that they could cut the head of the snake by destroying the supply lines and support columns for the front. That would be a game changer.