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ColinC

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8. I've been feeling like this, but if Ukraine is actually taking back Kherson

Reply to radius777 (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 6, 2022, 01:00 AM

Mar 2022

And still hasn't lost any other major cities, I am becoming more skeptical that Russia can win the primary phase of the war outright or at all. The supplies and weapons being sent to Ukraine are and have been for years advanced weaponry capable of -if used efficiently (and it appears this is happening), to fend off all Russian forces.

Regardless of whether I'm right, I agree with everything else you said.

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What are the chances... [View all] ColinC Mar 2022 OP

Zero. Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #1

They have indicated they may attempt to do so -at least retake the eastern cities ColinC Mar 2022 #2

I believe there will be a cease fire/negotiations that will Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #3

I actually don't think Ukraine would go for that. ColinC Mar 2022 #5

Think something similar. Hoyt Mar 2022 #6

never happen lapfog_1 Mar 2022 #14

Of course, besides nukes, it would also likely cancel in chance they have of joining NATO. ColinC Mar 2022 #4

Even without nukes Russia has the advantage of numbers radius777 Mar 2022 #7

I've been feeling like this, but if Ukraine is actually taking back Kherson ColinC Mar 2022 #8

Putin will simply get more brutal and level cities. radius777 Mar 2022 #9

Think Ukraine will get ahold of more MiGs before this could happen? ColinC Mar 2022 #10

General McCaffrey just said he doesn't think radius777 Mar 2022 #12

Thanks! ColinC Mar 2022 #13

Nil. Emrys Mar 2022 #11