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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[Cal2]

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.

Only thing I'd trust what Putin says is when he says he's going to bomb something.

 

[.X.]

There are safeguards on the 'red button', but that's what makes the situation in Ukraine so fragile. Unfortunately, Putin is saying that anything the West does, including sanctions is equivalent to a declaration of war.

Keeping in mind that the whole country of Russia is be held accountable with these sanctions , it effects all citizens and military leaders .. the red button could possible be more accessible for that reason IMO … it is a very bad situation and yes.. extremely delicate .. I feel Putin is somewhat unhinged at the moment , I feel nothing is off the table at this moment IMO

 

[Cannuck]

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

The fact is, Putin rolled his tanks into Ukraine and began killing.

 

[.X.]

Only thing I'd trust what Putin says is when he says he's going to bomb something.

So far, he has carried out what he has said he would, it appears some world leaders want to challenge him to see if he is bluffing or will give in , straight out Russian Roulette to do at this moment IMO ..

 

[.X.]

The fact is, Putin rolled his tanks into Ukraine and began killing.

Yes Sir, now that is a fact . However Putin did warn Zelensky to get NATO off of Russias door steps … Putin felt NATO was an imminent threat to Russia, Zelensky should have called off his dogs and revisited Ukraines entry in to NATO after Putin calmed down a bit IMO , Zelensky should not be doing daily broad casts asking Ukraine civilians to enter the war IMO … it’s further escalating and slowing peace talk resolution IMO

 

[Cannuck]

Yes Sir, now that is a fact . However Putin did warn Zelensky to get NATO off of Russias door steps … Putin felt NATO was an imminent threat to Russia, Zelensky should have called off his dogs and revisited Ukraines entry in to NATO after Putin calmed down a bit IMO , Zelensky should not be doing daily broad casts asking Ukraine civilians to enter the war IMO … it’s further escalating and slowing peace talk resolution IMO

If Aliens attacked America, even knowing they had air superiority, do you think US would put their guns down?

 

[.X.]

Now that China has vocally said they support Russia in this conflict , further complicates the complete situation IMO .. China can carry Russia economically , China can provide most everything sanctioned against Russia , at the same time , Russia can bring China military stability through out the world , but 1000% in the region … this is not good for the EU either…

 

[DmitrySV]

should the Russian military end up rolling into Poland , I expect Putin will expose more of Russias military and technology.

IMO, Poland will not be invaded.

Possible next targets are: Kazahstan(!), Belarus (cooperation with Putin will not save the Lukashenko regime, only postpone a bit), and (25% chance) Latvia and Lithuania. Georgia, Armenia, Moldova will remain independent.

And never Germany of course, so they could cool down a bit with their continuous hysteria.

 

[.X.]

If Aliens attacked America, even knowing they had air superiority, do you think US would put their guns down?

Nope … but consider , we were in war for 25 years and virtually gained nothing , we failed in Iraq and Afghanistan .. we did leave the country of Afghanistan our tanks, black hawk helicopters , stinger missiles with launchers , tons of ammunition as well as munitions , and a bunch of Humvee vehicles , that was Biden’s call .. so we sorta laid our guns down over there.

 

[.X.]

IMO, Poland will not be invaded.

Possible next targets are: Kazahstan(!), Belarus (cooperation with Putin will not save the Lukashenko regime, only postpone a bit), and (25% chance) Latvia and Lithuania. Georgia, Armenia, Moldova will remain independent.

And never Germany of course, so they could cool down a bit with their continuous hysteria.

My thoughts are Latvia first , Poland will enter the theater in and out .. then Russia will head to Poland for Poland entering the Latvia conflict … I agree , Russia has no beef with Germany , so the only way that happens is if Germany provokes it IMO… Should that occur .. I think China gets involved, China now has Russias back .. to what extent is to be determined , but should things escalate to a degree of NATO , US involvement , I feel China will be all in with Russia

 

[Cannuck]

US 'working actively' on deal for Polish fighter jets to Ukraine​

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.

The deal, according to reports, could involve Poland handing over its existing MIG-29s, a Soviet/Russian-made jet fighter Ukrainian pilots are familiar with, and the US would then provide its F-16 fighters to Poland as replacements.

https://news.yahoo.com/us-working-actively-deal-polish-123729047.html

At least that would help level the playing field, Mig vs Mig.

 

[Kingslayer]

Now that China has vocally said they support Russia in this conflict , further complicates the complete situation IMO .. China can carry Russia economically , China can provide most everything sanctioned against Russia , at the same time , Russia can bring China military stability through out the world , but 1000% in the region … this is not good for the EU either…

Where have China vocally supported Russia in this conflict? China are not going to be doing what western nations are doing with Russia, but i don't think they are too thrilled with it all.

Also "Russia can bring China military stablity throughout the world?" China have a far better military than Russia, Russia's military is not overally impressive, the threat with Russia to the world is nukes, not how impressive their military is.

 

[.X.]

Where have China vocally supported Russia in this conflict? China are not going to be doing what western nations are doing with Russia, but i don't think they are too thrilled with it all.

Also "Russia can bring China military stablity throughout the world?" China have a far better military than Russia, Russia's military is not overally impressive, the threat with Russia to the world is nukes, not how impressive their military is.

It was on Yahoo that China supports Russia in this conflict … I agree .. conventional militarily, China is way far superior to Russia , but , Conventional war as WWlll is out of the question IMO , The edition of Russias Nukes could be vital to China in a world conflict , Russia can fulfil that order of Nukes

 

[Kingslayer]

It was on Yahoo that China supports Russia in this conflict … I agree .. conventional militarily, China is way far superior to Russia , but , Conventional war as WWlll is out of the question IMO , The edition of Russias Nukes could be vital to China in a world conflict , Russia can fulfil that order of Nukes

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

Russia having the most nukes doesn'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.

Also people talk about nukes as if it's a game, whilst Putin may not care about human life, I'm there are people around Putin who may worry about their children and grandchildren's future.

 

[.X.]

US 'working actively' on deal for Polish fighter jets to Ukraine​

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.

The deal, according to reports, could involve Poland handing over its existing MIG-29s, a Soviet/Russian-made jet fighter Ukrainian pilots are familiar with, and the US would then provide its F-16 fighters to Poland as replacements.

https://news.yahoo.com/us-working-actively-deal-polish-123729047.html

At least that would help level the playing field, Mig vs Mig.

Will this move bring imminent consequences to the West???

 

[.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

 

[DomainNature]

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.