analysis World War III

[oldtimer]

I believe that President Biden was right when he said that Russia is going to Invade Ukraine.

Any intelligent person is going to come to the same conclusion knowing that Russia has already decided to pay any price imposed on it by the West through sanctions.

Short of full military confrontation by the West there is nothing that can make Russia to change its mind as they see this as a golden opportunity to resurrect the once powerful superpower that was equal to the USA.

But Russia’s ambitions are not going to stop with taking over Ukraine since it already has made plans to increase its sphere of influence to Asia, Middle East, and South America and perhaps the whole World knowing that the West is most likely not going to do anything beyond just imposing sanctions which ultimately will hurt the West itself by effecting the Global economy in an adverse way the longer that they go on.

I personally don’t like any of the old ideologies, philosophies, and doctrines of Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, Religious Fundamentalism and all the other “ism” that are derived from the bad human characteristics of Greed, Lust, Hate, Cruelty, Jealousy, Prejudice, and lack of Empathy and that have been infringing on our rights in one way or another throughout the history because they can only exist through supporting inequality, oppression, suppression, torture, killing, and War.

When it comes to saving the World the last thing that I want to see is the further expansion of these old systems that have all already proven to be a failure in dealing with the existential problems that are currently facing Humanity and the Environment.

We don’t want all these political, Religious, and Racial parties and groups to resurrect their past, we want something new that can propel the World into the next Era that is based on the Universal Principles and Values that have been derived through Logic and Compassion and not through Force and Violence.

By “We” I mean all the Intelligent, Righteous, and Peace loving people of the World.

IMO

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[.X.]

China have more than enough nukes for a deterrent, just as all the main 5 nuclear power do.

Russia having the most nukes doens't mean anything, they are not going to use them all, it would only take 100 for the whole world go into nuclear winter, but just 1 nuclear weapon being used on a major world city would be catastrophic.

They have enough as a deterrent , with Russia , and the two being neighbors, also considering we are in a day and age past such conventional warfare .. more is better … it’s a control mechanism , between the two countries , they could back off anything they wanted , I don’t like the thought of it , the two staying separated is much better

 

[Altetra]

What happens in Ukraine is an inside job, the excuse to make Russia enemy and attack it when it will be weak.
Look at the videos empty buildings detonated, no rocket fall.
It seems the Reptiloids plan into action as they always did with Irak, Lybia, Afganistan, Vietnam etc.

 

[Mister Funsky]

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the United States was "working actively" on a deal with Poland to supply Ukraine with jets to fight invading Russians.

Although the Ukrainians desperately need jets their pilots are trained to operate, I'm afraid this move will ultimately lead to our (US then the world) being drawn in to direct combat.

Of course I hope I am wrong but recent statements from Putin directed at the UK regarding 'act of war' are an indicator of how he would view the 'jet swap'.

There is so much going on behind the scenes, most of which we 'regular' people around the world will never know. Evil has raised it ugly head...perhaps to never lower again until the end of our (worlds) lifestyles as we know it.

I've spoken to friends in London earlier and they (and I) believe some form of attack is likely there if things do not calm down quickly. I've invited them to come for an extended visit if they have a desire to do so. I am also willing to assist with helping house some Ukrainian refugees that might end up being brought to the US.

My thoughts and prayers are for all those that are suffering...including any Russian citizens/soldiers that do not support what the 'little general' is doing. Things will certainty get worse...much worse...before they get better.

For now I will work on getting an unused room in my home ready in case it is needed.

 

[oldtimer]

Russia's military is not overally impressive, the threat with Russia to the world is nukes, not how impressive their military is.

That's the point that I have been trying to get across all along,

In reality a modern army no longer needs tanks and fighter jets or even soldiers, all one needs to be considered a formidable force are precision guided missiles and drones.

I predict that that's the direction that all modern armies are going to move to and eventually become fully automated.

Now there are couple of questions here:

Is a limited Nuclear strike possible by Russia (or any other Country for that matter) and is it going to be tolerated by the rest of the International community.

We might wake up one morning and find out that there has been a Nuclear strike somewhere, it doesn't have to be in a populated city, it could happen at a strategically important, but unpopulated location.

The other question is what does Russia have to lose by escalating this conflict to the rest of the Europe now that it's faced with strangulation through severe sanctions.

This whole thing is not going to end well as sooner or later the rest of the World specially NATO has to get directly involved in confronting Russia once Russia is finished with Ukraine and starts marching towards the rest of the Europe.

NATO had a chance to calm Russia down a month ago by meeting it halfway over its security concerns.

So someone needs to ask why was this opportunity lost.

IMO

 

[BRANDERX]

Is a limited Nuclear strike possible by Russia (or any other Country for that matter) and is it going to be tolerated by the rest of the International community.

According to the article I read yesterday on AL Jazeera, by a western professor/analyst, Yes, it is possible & no, an immediate counter attack is the most likely scenario, by Nato to be precise. So at least two nuclear strikes.

Then all hell will break loose or it will be contained somehow.

 

[oldtimer]

According to the article I read yesterday on AL Jazeera, by a western professor/analyst, Yes, it is possible & no, an immediate counter attack is the most likely scenario, by Nato to be precise. So at least two nuclear strikes.

Then all hell will break loose or it will be contained somehow.

I wasn't aware of that article, but I assume that different people can arrive at the same logical questions, concerns, and conclusions at the same time in different parts of the World.

We also have to consider the possibility that there will be no retaliation by NATO and that Russia will then be in the position to rule over the whole Europe.

IMO

 

[BRANDERX]

We also have to consider the possibility that there will be no retaliation by NATO and that Russia will then be in the position to rule over the whole Europe.

No, because the first one if it's from Russia, would most likely be on a NATO equipment site in the countries close to Russia, in a remote area, as a warning shot so to speak. Then NATO would retaliate on a remote area in Russia.

Again, according to the article.

 

[oldtimer]

No, because the first one if it's from Russia, would most likely be on a NATO equipment site in the countries close to Russia, in a remote area, as a warning shot so to speak. Then NATO would retaliate on a remote area in Russia.

Again, according to the article.

Although we have two equally potent Nuclear powers here when we talk about NATO and Russia,

But one has already shown that it is willing to go to the extremes and the other one is just sitting on the sidelines and playing defensive.

IMO

 

[Kingslayer]

NATO had a chance to calm Russia down a month ago by meeting it halfway over its security concerns.

So someone needs to ask why was this opportunity lost.

There wasn't an opportunity lost, Putin was always going to do it anyway. Just as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have been a waste of time in creating humanitarian corridors (a deal was agreed), yet Russian soliders are still targeting civilians.

It's a waste of time trying to negotiate with Putin, if he wants to do something he'll do it.

 

[Cal2]

So far, he has carried out what he has said he would

And he's carried out things he's said he wouldn't. So as I said, I wouldn't trust anything said by Putin, except if it was that he was going to bomb something.

Putin said in the very beginning , civilians who wish to leave have two safe harbor paths to do so , Putin also said that the Russian military would avoid any Ukraine civilians as they are not targets.

 

[Cannuck]

We also have to consider the possibility that there will be no retaliation by NATO and that Russia will then be in the position to rule over the whole Europe.

Make no mistake, EU and NATO forces will not allow Russia to advance into NATO territory without a direct military response; however, Putin (or other radicals) may launch false flag operations to draw in the West.

 

[frank-germany]

We have to know the facts , the Ukraine military was fully aware that the Russians would enter into the cities , could it be that Ukraine military was harboring in those buildings ??? We need facts to know

you know what?
I do not need to know the facts at all

1 fact is enough for me
the fact that they crossed the border in tanks
and started to shoot


that's it

I'm not interested in motives and history

I might or may not after they stop shooting and bombing
and after they left Ukraine

but before that happens
they are the evil guys.

 

[frank-germany]

Keeping in mind that the whole country of Russia is be held accountable with these sanctions

and that's good so

 

[oldtimer]

There wasn't an opportunity lost, Putin was always going to do it anyway. Just as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have been a waste of time in creating humanitarian corridors (a deal was agreed), yet Russian soliders are still targeting civilians.

It's a waste of time trying to negotiate with Putin, if he wants to do something he'll do it.

Nevertheless I still believe that the current situation could have been avoided with a little better strategy in dealing with Russia's security demands.

You have to keep in mind that both NATO and Russia have been trying to undermine one another for a long time because of their ideological differences and ambitions, but I believe that NATO went a little too far by trying to surround Russia through accepting a lot of the Eastern European Countries into NATO and thus eliminating having any buffer zone with Russia's borders that could have helped keep the peace.

It's one thing to do what you think is democratic and right, but you also have to consider the realities on the ground when it comes to how far you are going to push for democracy.

That's why the World has been somewhat tolerant when it came to dealing with a lot of the other less democratic Countries around the World in order to keep the peace (or to keep the oil flowing).

IMO

 

[Kingslayer]

Great video for any Russian's on here:-

This, out of #Ukraine, is 100% one of the most incredible videos I have ever seen.

This Russian POW has the heart of a lion 🦁

— Jackie Singh (@HackingButLegal) March 6, 2022

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Here is the original video (longer and without English subtitles).

If you can't view in Russia, let me know and will download and upload it to somewhere where you can watch.

 

[oldtimer]

Great video for any Russian's on here:-

You don't have to be a Russian to see the bravery displayed by Ukrainians in confronting a much larger force.

But from the Humanity's point of view soldiers are people too no matter which side they belong to.

The question is why do we still in the year 2022 put people in a position that they have to kill or be killed.

Why can't those who are in the position of leadership and guidance over the rest of the population find a way to end this animalistic and evil environment that has taken over the World.

I don't mean to sound idealistic, but how many more years of killings and carnage the World has to be subjected to before everyone wakes up and puts and end to this.

IMO

 

[frank-germany]

Here’s what @SecBlinken said, replying to @margbrennan:

— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) March 6, 2022

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[frank-germany]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1500537765175386113

Russian aircraft are departing massively from Belarus towards Ukraine. According to
@MotolkoHelp
, this is the largest departure during the last week. In many Ukrainian cities, an airstrike alert is on. My thoughts are with the struggling people of Ukraine now.

 

[frank-germany]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1500458582902460420

"Police officers in Moscow today are stopping people, demanding to see their phones, READING THEIR MESSAGES, and refusing to release them if they refuse

This, even in Russia, is illegal as hell. Ana says she approached the officers to ask on what grounds they were doing this. They demanded to see her press credentials and ignored her question after confirming that she is a journalist.

I can tell you that independent Russian newsrooms all instruct their employees in Russia to disable all biometrics on their smart devices, to prevent the cops from smashing your finger on Touch ID or holding your phone in front of you for Face ID."

 

[frank-germany]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1499074360849489927

"This is an audio recording from a classroom in Russia. The teacher is warning her students that FSB is "protecting" the schools in civilian clothes and they're arresting children that say anything against the war.

The teacher is brainwashing her students saying that Ukrainians are fascists killing civilians.A pair of kids yelled out Glory to Ukraine as they were leaving school and they were immediately arrested and FSB was in the principal's office in 10 minutes.

The teacher also threatens the students that they will get no due process upon arrest and even their last names won't be recorded anywhere.

Given that the Russian school system is such that one teacher teaches all the subjects through 5th grade. This is likely a classroom of 5th grade or lower. Beyond 5th grade teachers specialize in subjects."