I appreciate the points. As for Ukraine’s defense how much of there success do you think is due to all of the American weapons that they’re getting.
This war sees different numbers from all sides whether it is Ukraine, America or Russia the casualty reports are different. I personally don’t even know what Russia’s objective in this war is I think only a few people in the Russian high command do. I think it’s only a guessing game when it comes to the rest of the world.
Russia is known for their artillery skills yes?
Another point about Ukraine what about the fact that it is a relatively young country. Looking at history at global history young countries tend to sometimes have civil wars or border disputes more so compared to older countries. So Ukraine was for the longest time a part of the Soviet Union and only is relatively independent recently.
Do you see any similarities between Ukraine’s resistance against Russia compared to the north Vietnamese resisting the Americans during the Vietnam war?
Do you see any similarity with regard to the way the media treats Russian soldiers in Ukraine compared to American soldiers in Vietnam. Like how for example American soldiers were called baby killers by various media outlets even in America. Of course we know that some Americans would spit on Vietnam vets when they returned home from war. We certainly are well aware of the anti-Vietnam war protests during the Vietnam war and the types of language used against American soldiers.
The war in Vietnam and Korea were failures in a lot of ways.
Mostly because the politicians got in the way and flat out didn't do the jobs they were supposed to but instead worried about everyone else's job and micro managing them. (Of course politicians never accept blame for anything at anytime...even when caught red-handed)
Russia is having a free press blackout. Meaning any derogatory press is instantly jailed or shot or both. There have been over 150 public arrests already for being critical. Phones are tapped and rewards given to people for turning in their neighbors. Another round of these are expected soon.
Ukraine is a young country and as such was extremely vulnerable for every game Russia has played including the invasion of Crimea during Obama's tenure in office. But since losing Crimea Ukraine got smart very quickly and began isolating Russian infiltration settlements and politicians/oligarchs. When Russia really began its invasion over a year ago the Ukranians knew who to arrest and did. (Russian oligarchs) These were deportedback to Russia with their assets in Ukraine sized and exchanged for Ukranians taken as POWs.
The Israeli settlements in Palestinian lands either gave Russia the idea or vice versa...at any rate the lack of prosecuting Russia for their "secret invasion" beforehand gave them too much emboldening...and their successes in Crimea more so...to the point they are at where they are. Part of the mindset in that area is not to admit that Russia had done a number on Ukraine...they definitely were reticent to do so and thought that they could handle it all by thierselves. (They cut off almost all of Crimean fresh water supplies) Not to mention Obama's lack of doing anything about it made Putin almost sure that Biden wouldn't do anything either. He never thought that Trump would be reticent to do anything.
We, and the rest of the world could stand to do more to help Ukraine. They really aren't getting enough supplies yet. Now where the shipments have been slower...Ukraine has been hoarding for this Spring Offensive. (Nobody ever gets enough munitions during war)
So...if Ukraine's Spring Counter-offensive is a failure (which I doubt) Then the floodgates of troops and equipment from Poland, Finland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Germany will be entering the fight. And they aren't going to be nice about it.
Dirty little secret is that all the assistance we gave the UK during WWII just got finally paid off in 2020. (We bill everyone for assistance....just saying)
Ukranians sunflower seeds and oats are going to be on American breakfast tables for a long time coming.