Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

True. North Korean soldiers were operating in European soil and nothing was done

Possibly since most of their effort was around the Kursk area, but still, very embarrassing for Europe.

I'm not sure why but it's alarming how much this notion of "Russia will try to take over all of Europe" is out there and it doesn't stand up to any reason. Russia invaded Ukraine because Ukraine elected a leader which aligned it with Western powers and threatened their security since they share a vast border which would be impossible to defend if it became littered with American military bases.

In reality the Russian capture of Ukraine failed miserably and 3 years later after enormous resources invested, international reputation in the gutter and sanctions endured they'll have to settle for just 20% of the territory (which was mostly already heavily aligned to them) and try to spin it as a win.

The Baltic states have been in NATO for over 20 years and there was never an "advance" on them from Russia. There's no reason for that position to change.

It's a stroke of sheer luck that the US election went has it did for Russia to have the opportunity to claim this as a very meagre victory. They're not going to try something like this again in a hurry.

My prediction is Ukraine will retain 80% of its territory, agree not to join NATO and Putin will be satisfied and spin it to the Russian public as a victory and display of Russian might.

……… At least some are calling out Trump

Churchill , Roosevelt, Atlee, Truman, appeased Stalin enormously at the end of world war 2 .Far more than anything chamberlain did with Hitler in 1938 and far more than anything Trump will do with Putin today. It’s an appeasement that never gets highlighted. It’s an appeasement that is considered acceptable . . It’s an appeasement that was probably absolutely necessary at the time. So much so that the media and propaganda were able to Frame it as not appeasement. But ask anyone in Eastern Europe which appeasement had the more far reaching consequences for them 1938 or 1945?

I doubt Ukraine will accept 20% of their country being stolen and the EU and others have stated they support Ukraine and their right to protect their internationally recognised borders. Can't see why puitn needs to be rewarded for acting as a genocidal terrorist even if Trump loves him.

Ah come on, opinions can change, which is a good thing. You grow and learn. Its better than just covering your ears and screaming: LA LA LA LA LAA!!

so how far/long are we from hearing news on Trump rewriting US constitution to suit himself?

typical action of a psychopath. Ie this is something I want to do/ take/make and f—k any collateral damage , be it at a sectoral , national or world level

that Glenn Greenwald is an insidious person, hysterical at times… Dan Crenshaw came off as balanced and reasonable in comparison.

Morgan fell out with Trump in his first term.. so 4 or 5 years ago… Is Morgan supposed to stop working because he isn't friends with and doesn't hold all the same views as Trump?

US don't have to actively aid Russia… all they have to do is pull back current support under the current "US first" guise. Which makes it more difficult to attribute any support of Russia (even though it's obvious it does).

classic bait and switch gaslighting.

I never saw the point of a huge amount of troops if it's a peacekeeping mission. War, yes, different story.

Ukraine already have a massive army, using foreign troops to protect key installations and be put in key overt location is far better use. Also like what the article mention, air superiority… not sure how that will work with FAB's lobbed from Russia though… deconfliction along the boarder will be interesting.

yes…the cia,mi6,canada,mexico,denmark,greenland etc have made enquiries to Baba Yaga but unfortunatly i have to decline as my integrity and principles wont allow me to "off" a deranged,deluded,unstable,nappy-wearing,orange coloured,old dude…

trump and drone delivery.

For the love of god what a ridiculous post… how can you have negotiations between two parties when you only have one at the table? You won't answer that because you never do. Here's an idea, Macron should hold peace talks with Zelensky and just omit to invite Putin. I'm sure they'd come up with excellent terms.

Given your posting history on this thread it's no surprise you're siding with the dictator supporting, convicted sexual abuser and supporter of violent insurrection against US democracy.