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That was merely the usual Russian tactical 'Trade Space for Time and Advantage' policy, as used many times before, as in Napoleon's time and in Adolf's time. E
by racional 2y ago
That was merely the usual Russian tactical 'Trade Space for Time and Advantage' policy, as used many times before, as in Napoleon's time and in Adolf's time.
Except as an offensive strategy (recall that the goal of the SMO was to execute a quick decapitation strike in 3 weeks or so, throw a giant victory parade before cheering crowds, and go home -- per Putin's original plan), this clever "policy" might not work so well. Plus it requires a budget of 27 million casualties to throw at the task, like back in Adolf's time.
- simonblack 2y agoYou've been reading the Western media again. The goals of the SMO have been unchanged from the outset of the SMO until now, more than two years later: "demilitarization", "denazification" and the neutrality of Ukraine. The methods may have changed, but the goals are the same. demilitarization: attrition is the best way on the battlefield if people wont be diplomatic. denazification: I see recently that Zelensky is helping-out there himself, and is pushing AZOV, etc. out now as cannon-fodder because he's scared of a coup. :) Neutrality: well, that one is still in the future. I don't see the path to that one being easy. It may pass through Brussels and/or Washington.