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These predictions are probably correct. I think that the main reason is that the West does not want to give more advanced weapongs (F-16, Taurus, Patriot system
by fjfaase 3y ago
These predictions are probably correct. I think that the main reason is that the West does not want to give more advanced weapongs (F-16, Taurus, Patriot systems) because of fear for escalation.
Europe is slow to wake-up and this is worring with the prospect of Trump becoming the next president. It is very likely he will stop support for Ukrain and/or NATO. (I even wonder whether he will support Taiwan and just let PRC take over the island.)
Much stronger sanctions could also help. Russians are still rather free to travel. There are still many western companies operating in Russia [1]. Also exports from western countries to central asian countries have increased up 500% in the past years and many critical components are still reaching Russia.
[1] https://leave-russia.org/staying-companies https://leave-russia.org/staying-companies