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Russia isn't taking on Nato, they just wanted to expand their sphere of influence, and they never thought that Ukraine would stand a fighting chance against the
by wing-_-nuts 4y ago
Russia isn't taking on Nato, they just wanted to expand their sphere of influence, and they never thought that Ukraine would stand a fighting chance against them. Hell, we didn't either. It was only after Russia bungled the invasion that nato really started helping them.
Russia attacking nato would be an absolute death sentence for them.
Also for what it's worth, Zeihan tends to talk way beyond his core competencies. Any time you hear him talking about green energy or military matters, take it with a huge grain of salt
- orwin 4y agoAgree on the last part. It's the halo effect, because he talks so well, and is really knowledgeable about Asia (I mean, it's basically 1:1 with my experience of rural China, which is not an experience anybody lives/hear about). His opinions on other stuff is mostly informed. But it's informed bullshit mostly (does not mean it's wrong, it means that that's like asking ChatGPT about it).
- rich_sasha 4y agoRussia kept saying for years how Ukraine is not a country and they'll help themselves - and the did. Twice now. Russia kept saying for years how the Baltics and Poland ought to be Russian. I think it's fair to say Russia is willing to do bonkers crazy things, and the only thing stopping it is sheer power.