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Comments by "dark room ambience" (@DarkRoomAmbience) on "Explosions In Five Ukrainian Regions, NATO’s Secret Plan To Counter Russia, “Frozen Conflict” Likely" video.
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@davidcox9674 Your analysis is profoundly flawed, with each point you make veering further away from accuracy.
Let us begin with NATO's involvement in Ukraine. While it is true that NATO has made efforts to integrate Ukraine's military into its doctrine, your claim that this was driven by an intention to engage in a war with Russia is simply erroneous. In reality, NATO offered President Zelensky a means of evacuation from Kyiv on the day of the Russian invasion, indicating that NATO had no intention of providing direct support to Ukraine and expected it to fall.
Youre correct that NATO's assessment of the situation proved to be a miscalculation. They believed that Russia would swiftly overthrow the Ukrainian government, underestimating the sheer incompetence and lack of preparedness on Russia's part.
NATO's strategy was to assist Ukraine up to a certain point, carefully avoiding actions that could be perceived by Russia as an escalation. Admittedly, this strategy has proven to be flawed. In hindsight, NATO should have deployed ground forces immediately after the invasion and establish a no-fly zone if necessary.
Contrary to your assertion, NATO has not sent its best weapon systems to Ukraine. The weapons provided have been outdated and near the end of their life cycle. It is unclear where you obtained the notion that NATO deployed their top-of-the-line equipment.
Moreover, it is worth noting that the United States does not even utilize the HIMARS system, making it surprising how effectively it was employed. The reality is that Ukraine did not receive tanks, advanced aircraft, long missiles, naval support, or the vast majority of NATO's equipment.
The sanctions are working and will be increasing. Russia's economy has shrunk and will continue to shrink for some time. Then it will stagnate for decades.
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@adventureswithlils4331 So, normally second hand equipment, in the end of its life cycle, costs less, is less valuable, holds less value, than brand new equipment.
If I need a car, and you have an old 1996 mitsubishi Lancer in your garage and I ask sell me your car, I need one. And you say sure, its going to cost you the equivalent of a brand new 2023 Lancer, whos ripping off who? But, if you sell me your car for its value, then everyone has a fair deal and nobody is being ripped off.
Also, the US isnt being charged more, the equipment that is being sent to Ukraine is equipment that was earmarked for destruction. It costs more to destroy old equipment than to send it to Ukraine.
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