Russia Ukraine war, page-197757

2. I agree - they won't invade directly - might well attempt to "cause trouble" !

1. Kyiv but obviously - when putin has said he wants the elected government removed .- a russian fail

3..So we can say - russia gained quite a bit - lost half - then 2023 more like stalemate ......although I think "war of attrition" more accurate .

4.agree again

5.No !
presupposes russia releases true figures in war time which is naive at best
also a large part of the economy is the war which is costly but non productive
sanctions ARE a problem for russia but OIL PRICE much more so + loss of piped gas sales

6.russia had good trading relationships with important European countries prior to the invasion which kept diplomatic relationships alive and important - GONE !
Finand and Sweden - GONE !

Mercenaries - c'mon ...... no more than mercs come from central asia ,Africa etc for russia - and they areNOT " provided " - same as the russ mercs - they choose it for money or whatever reason - disingenuous attempt at propaganda !