Russia MoD said they are on the verge of a direct armed conflict with the United States.
Ukraine fired HIMARS into Russia, hitting a military target. 7 dead, 40+ wounded soldiers.
Ukraine is doing what they promised Joe they wouldn't do. The irony.
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Russia has already stated they have the ability to take out comms, GPS satellites out.
Also stated the ability to strike decision making centers not yet struck.
On Friday the Duma and National Security Council will decide on a declaration of a state of war.
If it happens, then what? Gives Putin right to strike outside of Ukraine.
How to kill a snake. Take its head off.
But they haven't. Yes it was obvious they had the ability and have demonstrated it. Used it presently in Ukraine. No. Communications becoming disrupted are pivotal to achieving victory and hindering an enemy's ability to successfully attack.
Striking Ukrainian command and power structures hasn't occurred. What are they in command of, where is their morale, once government is hit, what are they protecting, hindering their ability to wage war. Who listens. But it can become problematic, because it could draw other sides in to claim power. If he is even operating from there. Remarkably Parliament, and the presidential compounds haven't been hit, instead they continuously draw increasing aid, and visits?
They are two of the most fundamental ways to win almost any war. But haven't really occurred?
Striking outside the current conflict, often causes a larger conflict. If it hits Nato. Nato becomes more involved.
I am actually quite curious. Apart from it risks a larger conflict. Except it has already drawn other sides into it, too such degrees. I find it quite odd some of the achievable ways to win victory are still being debate, or haven't occurred, and contrary cause increasing opposition.
Russia has spent the better part of 500 years being Europe/ west whipping boy.
Believe they have had enough.
The one and only way to stop NATO ambition, one needs to take its head off, (US).
Take out the major decision maker, NATO crumbles. Sad fact.
Lavrov, Putin have stated this already.
That has me concerned a bit.
What is the actual red line we shouldn't cross? Did the HIMARS cross it?
putin already said THE red line would be the united states in direct conflict with russian soldiers. it's getting closer...
Not happening without Chinese involvement. Possibly others. They're not in position to move without China. Or another flank providing the opportunity. Could they strike at somewhere else. An escalating question. It's like a high stakes poker game. How much are they willing to gamble and will the other player fold. Unlikely. But they'll keep raising it. The pot is blowing steam. Despite the gas being off.
It's not about redlines anymore. Because they don't exist. Where are they? Obviously don't hit Russia. Okay that's Red. But hitting them in the Ukraine, is still debatable. I mean what have they done about it. Hit Ukraine more. Irony.
Hence the previous tactical debate.