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Has Russia been defeated, though? They may not have fulfilled all their main goals to a 100%. However, they seem to be still occupying large amounts of territo
by 6t6t6t6 4y ago
Has Russia been defeated, though?
They may not have fulfilled all their main goals to a 100%. However, they seem to be still occupying large amounts of territory that belonged to the Ukrainian government, including most of the Dombas and the water sources of Crimea.
- dahdum 4y ago> Has Russia been defeated, though? No, but even a Pyrrhic victory appears out of reach. A 100% instant capitulation by Ukraine wouldn't undue most sanctions, NATO expansion, Western military buildup, their tarnished military reputation, or even a semblance of their recent soft power. It's projected to take 10+ years to create the manufacturing base needed just to start rebuilding their former military strength, dependent as it was on Western sources. I don't think anyone sees a way out of this that approaches a "win" from the Russian perspective.
- _kbh_ 4y ago> Has Russia been defeated, though? Not yet, but every week they occupy less and less territory, lose more soldiers and more equipment. > They may not have fulfilled all their main goals to a 100%. However, they seem to be still occupying large amounts of territory that belonged to the Ukrainian government, including most of the Dombas and the water sources of Crimea. They don't seem so confident in keeping Crimea, they are building defences in it already.