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I don't see any reason to believe Putin will attack a NATO member. If the combined strength of NATO isn't sufficient to deter Russia, what is even the point of
by unmole 4y ago
I don't see any reason to believe Putin will attack a NATO member. If the combined strength of NATO isn't sufficient to deter Russia, what is even the point of the alliance?
And in practical terms Russia is suffering heavy losses against Ukraine. The idea that it will be able to take on more potent powers in an open war is wishful thinking.
- petre 4y agoEven if they don't attack a NATO member, just Ukraine and Moldova and integrate Belarus, they would pretty much screw up all the Black Sea region, Central Europe and the Baltics, including all bordering NATO member states. Which is a direct threat to NATO. So better expend some equipment now rather than human resources and equipment at a later stage when the conflict can't be contained anymore. It wouldn't help with healthcare, homelessness and hunger in the US either. If the conflict extends, the US would expend resources that could be used to address these issues elsewhere (military + espionage) in order to counter the Russian/Chinese threat. A Russian victory could also embolden China to launch an attack on Taiwan, which pretty much sets the stage for WW3.