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Did you read the Article? No one is writing off the Russian Army, not even the author above. But they do make a valid point that all Western intelligence assess
by farseer 4y ago
Did you read the Article? No one is writing off the Russian Army, not even the author above. But they do make a valid point that all Western intelligence assessments were that Kiev would fall in a matter of days and Ukraine would be subdued quickly similar to how the Americans obliterated Iraq. Given the assumed capability of the Russian army, clearly that hasn't happened, and this article explains in all likelihood the shortcomings of the Russian military.
- throwaway4good 4y agoThat would be all Western intelligence assessments that one could read about in the mainstream media.
- atoav 4y agoWhat other sources do you have that can speak freely about this?
- throwaway4good 4y agoThere are no sources with actual knowledge about the situation that can speak freely.
- atoav 4y agoWhat makes you believe that?
- throwaway4good 4y agoI shouldn't have used the word 'can', 'will' is more correct and makes it sound less conspiratorial.
- throwaway4good 4y agoThe point about media and intelligence services is that intelligence services leak on purpose and intelligence services don't mind lying and manipulating; in fact it is at the heart of what they do.
- rags2riches 4y agoYou don't have to listen to what the parties are saying. Look at what they are doing. Consider the change in the amount and type of arms sent in support to Ukraine over the course of the war. I think that reflects a change in the true assessments of the possible outcome of the war.
- DeathArrow 4y agoNo one helped the Iraqis with with weapons, intelligence, money, materials and sanctions against their enemy to the degree Ukrainians were helped. If someone helped Iraq to the same degree, I'm sure US army would have had more trouble in conquering Iraq. And probably this will be the case for the next US war: Russia, China, Iran might help the enemies of the US.