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Russia’s military is bumbling it’s way through Ukraine.

Their ability to finance it over the long haul was always questionable with Russia’s relatively small economy, and it’s shrinking fast.

We think of Russia as a superpower, I guess, as they have enough nukes to blow up the known universe, but I really question whether Russia even has the wherewithal to proactively expand this conflict.

(In response to this post by Zanderhokie)

Posted: 03/03/2022 at 12:23PM

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Does anyone have the sense this could deteriorate quickly -- Lupos 03/03/2022 10:58AM

That is a very distinct possibility -- Zanderhokie 03/03/2022 11:59AM

Russia’s military is bumbling it’s way through Ukraine. -- hoolstoptheheels 03/03/2022 12:23PM

And he can’t just throw a switch an invade the Baltics. He’d have to build -- SixerHoo 03/03/2022 12:41PM

I can't imagine he goes that route, knowing that would force US/NATO to -- JohnHoo2 03/03/2022 12:11PM

The Baltic states are my concern, too. NATO states with a US presence. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 03/03/2022 12:03PM

If that happens, we know that Putin has lost all touch with reality. -- hoolstoptheheels 03/03/2022 12:08PM

I share your concerns. Clearly from his past, human life other than his own -- HiwasseeHoo 03/03/2022 11:51AM

Yes. And no idea how to fix it except eliminate Putin ** -- WaxHoo 03/03/2022 11:15AM

That may be the only option. The Oligarchs & Clergy -- Lupos 03/03/2022 11:31AM

Absolutely -- Beerman 03/03/2022 11:14AM

I'm honestly a bit surprised Putin hasn't make any threats about that. -- JohnHoo2 03/03/2022 11:18AM

Well he kind of has by mentioning nukes. ** -- SixerHoo 03/03/2022 11:22AM

I know it’s a Hail Mary but hopefully his own generals take him out. ** -- SixerHoo 03/03/2022 11:09AM

Do you give Putin a way to save face? A Sun Tzu ''golden bridge''? ** -- HokieDan95 03/03/2022 11:03AM

A 'failed assassination attempt' and a house on some island for protection? -- CavMan1 03/03/2022 11:40AM

St Helena comes to mind ** -- 81_Hokie 03/03/2022 11:48AM

I hear Big Diomede has a lovely year round climate. ** -- SixerHoo 03/03/2022 12:46PM

He can survive. That’s about it. He shouldn’t get anything else. ** -- WahooMatt05 03/03/2022 11:32AM

If non-Ukrainians join the fight, yes. -- WahooMatt05 03/03/2022 11:03AM

That's the very difficult rub to this. The Ukrainians are feeling the -- hoolstoptheheels 03/03/2022 11:38AM

Full and complete withdrawal plus massive reparations from Russia ** -- wahoo138 03/03/2022 11:01AM

I'd be fine with no reparations if I were Ukraine. It looks like -- HoosWillWin 03/03/2022 11:28AM

Putin might take Crimea and eastern provinces and Ukraine not joining NATO. -- JohnHoo2 03/03/2022 11:45AM

Sure. But I don't think Ukraine will ever formally agree to that. At least -- HoosWillWin 03/03/2022 1:59PM

He’s a dead man in every scenario, so has nothing to lose by going “full -- WaxHoo 03/03/2022 11:35AM

Don't see that happening with Putin in power. Unfortunately the quickest -- JohnHoo2 03/03/2022 11:07AM

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