Russia Ukraine war

Originally posted by markco2 ↑

It is going to make it pretty difficult for Russia not to attack a NATO country, in particular the citizens of the country given that Zelensky encouraged fighters from all Nations, including Australia to come and enjoy the big "Fight at the O.K. Corrale". taking up arms and handing out thousands of weapons to ordinary civilians.

What could possibly go wrong?

Hint!!

Where are the cheerleaders going to be when the body bags start mounting up?

That is how serious this is.

In Putin's original speech something that he made very clear to the rest of the countries who wish to interfere in this, so far, slight skirmish, he mentioned that he has Missiles aimed at various cities Globally.

Now, correct me if I am wrong.
Considering the current global landscape, I get the feeling that
the US and other Countries are not taking him very seriously.

When "Loose Lips Sinks Ships" Pelosi made a totally out of line comment towards Putin.
What was his first response?
Instructed his Nuclear arsenal to be put on high alert.

Just to add, I believe the West have totally underestimated Russia's capabilities and Putin's tenacity to use the sanctions against the hegemony. Swift is already close to it's used by date.

Apart from raising the funding rate to 20% over night, all exporters 80% foreign currencies will be kept by the state. Not forgetting the stock piling of the Gold reserves by Russia has been stockpiling. Sure, will be difficult times. However, given the countries that will still be able to trade with Russia, they probably have planned for this along time.

The greatest Folly is to underestimate your enemy.

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My sentiment exactly. The planning was in stages, Crimea was not a thought bubble. The Malaysian jet shooting incident delayed the plans temporarily.

Unfortunately for us disaffected audience, this is a road map for the future. The minute Biden was elected I had a bad feeling ideology over took pragmatism. During the Trump years, the focus was on her natural ally. Biden just push them together, one with a growing economy and the other has all the resources to supply. A natural fit politically and culturally.

Only Zelensky was clutching straw at the hope of NATO coming to the rescue. Biden declared no US forces will come and offers a safe passage are very conspicuous signals. The desperate sanctions to the max is the other sign all is not well with the Ukraine army. Almost game over as peace talk is probably focused on the fate of Zelensky.