3. I tend to agree, but why the need to “do something” at all? I.e., why the need to invade Ukraine?
China, among other reasons. Considering that without Ukraine components Russia is unable to complete a helicopter, a guided bomb, several types of tanks, rockets, etc., strategic competition to China is out of the question.
Also, with Green Deal in the EU, Russia’s main source of export i.e. hydrocarbons is doomed in 10-15 yrs time.
The time is mercilessly against Putin and the window of opportunity was closing. Ironically, with this already lost war, he has achieved exactly the consequences he tried to avoid. Those are the decline of Russia from great power status, acceleration of EU energy revolution, and Russia’s de facto vassal status to China.
China, among other reasons. Considering that without Ukraine components Russia is unable to complete a helicopter, a guided bomb, several types of tanks, rockets, etc., strategic competition to China is out of the question.
Also, with Green Deal in the EU, Russia’s main source of export i.e. hydrocarbons is doomed in 10-15 yrs time.
The time is mercilessly against Putin and the window of opportunity was closing. Ironically, with this already lost war, he has achieved exactly the consequences he tried to avoid. Those are the decline of Russia from great power status, acceleration of EU energy revolution, and Russia’s de facto vassal status to China.