Is the war in Ukraine nearing its end?

[@brianwillson9567]

History repeats itself. Didn’t Churchill say give us the tools and we will finish the job. The world must give Ukraine whatever tools it needs.

[@firstlast8258]

They should get their own tools or surrender

[@johnadam2885]

You would keep quiet if Russia forced unconditional surrender with a tactical nuclear weapon.

[@byrd3982]

@@firstlast8258 since when do Nations not support their Allies in war? It’s been this way since the beginning of time… Many countries would come to russias aid if they were invaded. Russia is just mad because they aren’t as strong as they thought. How is Russia vs Ukraine fair anyways? Russias population is way larger than Ukraine’s to begin with.

[@firstlast8258]

@@byrd3982 we don’t need anything the Ukraine is offering and if they keep messing around it’s going to be a sheet of glass

[@Agtsmirnoff]

Why? Ukraine is of no importance to us.

[@mandarinasMDA]

🇲🇩❤️🇺🇦 Moldovan hearts are with you, brave Ukraine! You can do it! 💪

[@davidmurphy563]

If they hadn't held the line, you would have been next. You owe the Ukrainians your liberty.

[@enticingmay435]

Do something about Transnistria, do your part and get rid of the Russians there. This is your chance to rid your country of the occupier

[@mandarinasMDA]

@@davidmurphy563 I know that without you tell me that. Bye.

[@davidmurphy563]

@@mandarinasMDA I know that you know this but it's still worth saying. It's a bond of friendship between Ukraine and Moldova.

[@mandarinasMDA]

@@davidmurphy563 You are right about that though. 💪 And yes, we are not Poland or UK. But we did our very best to organize ourselves and receive every Ukrainian woman with a child. We’ve been sending food, medicines to the borderlined cities of Ukraine, and we have some of our national army battalions fighting “unofficially” with Ukraine. We are doing at the utmost of our abilities. And we clearly understand that Ukrainian loss would be a loss too. Even though, after 24th of February… every day of News of horrible attoricities from Ukraine is like a painful knife into our hearts. And we would feel their pain and fear, even if Putler wouldn’t mention Moldova as the second target.

[@dl6519]

It's not so much that "THIS operation" is the "most successful". Ukraine has been "preparing the battlefield" for months by CONCENTRATING their efforts on reducing Russian supplies and supply capability, which does NOT result in headlines-grabbing victory in and of itself, but it PREPARES THE WAY for such victories. Preparing the battlefield is like when the offensive linemen create a hole for the running back: The star running back gets the highlight reel footage, but it was the nameless linemen who enabled it all.

[@Illiteratechimp]

American football analogy on a British magazine comment page... Can you put it in more international terms?

[@vanillazur]

@@Illiteratechimp your friend setting you up with a girl that you liked for years and now you're dating, smt like that

[@terjeoseberg990]

Ukraine also trapped 20,000 to 25,000 of Russia’s best soldiers in and around Kherson with cut off supplies. They’re already doomed to become prisoners, but there’s no reason to hurry as there’s no escape.

[@imperatorvespasian3125]

the American troops helped, not sure how many Ukraine has or how many are still breathing at this point, but Ukraine itself only had 30,000 reserves and blowing your reserves on pointless operations like this is a bigger mistake than the Ardennes in 44/45

[@rk41gator]

@@imperatorvespasian3125 You funny. Ukraine had a 300,000 man army (counting reserves) before the invasion. They have another 700,000 volunteers and reserves in training. There are no Americans troops in Ukraine and there will not be any. Ukraine does not need them. They can beat the corrupt Russian Army by themselves. Slava Ukrainii.

[@HenryTheKazakh]

Go Ukraine!!! We support you from Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿💙💛🇺🇦

[@TankNSSpank]

Nazarbayev invites you for a cup a tea

[@brobinson8614]

Russia lost respect from nearly the entire world. The only way to get that respect back is for those in Russian army to go back to Russia and overthrow Putin. Sooner the better! (share this post)

[@margelatu79]

​@@brobinson8614West is not the entire world. Russians knows the West can't be trusted and they will never give up the ethnic Russians from Donbass and Crimea. The sooner the NATO is defeated in Ukraine the better!

[@davidhynes]

Kick Winnie the Pooh out of Kazakhstan he killed 7+ million from the CCP Wuhan Bio Lab Weapon.

[@iammuscular4326]

@@brobinson8614 Do you know it's better to be feared than to be loved. I think Putin will use strategic nuclear bombs that have power not more than 1 or half kiloton in Ukraine. What west will do then apply more sanction than there is now. Putin is being forced in corner and when a animal is driven into corner it shows ultimate aggression.

[@dunnowy123]

It seems a bit odd to question whether the "war is over" after 6,000 kms are taken. I think mobilization is closer to a reality than Russia just putting their hands up and giving up, but at the same time, these things are unpredictable. It is possible the Ukrainians can end this war quickly...but that would require a massive operation across a stretch of flat land against a fortified enemy (whose been there, in some places, for 8 years). It's obviously a wonderful development for Ukraine, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[@mezjean5966]

Ukraine simply does not have the men or firepower to conquer/occupy Russia. It will be impossible for both Russia and Ukraine to enforce a peace deal upon the battlefield. When Russia loses the Donbass it will not simply roll over and die. Russian officials and the Russian military are both calling for full mobilization. The kremlin can declare Ukraine to be a terrorist organization, which allows the Russian armed forces to indiscriminately bomb Ukrainians civilians and increase the amount of troops on the ground. Which might be the first step for the Kremlin to escalate this war. The absolute worst thing Ukraine could do right now is to start murdering Russians on Russian core territory(That includes Crimea). That would make all of Russia angry and bloodthirsty and a genocide will follow.

[@Explorer982]

A return to the feb24th border perhaps, but crimea and the donetsk region unlikely. Then again, Ukrainian genius vs Russian incompetence produces surprising results

[@182Nutty]

I'm not sure others in the Kremlin and high up in Russian military circles would accept mobilisation because of one person's failed ambition. I think the phrase "enough is enough" might come into play....I think Putler probably realises that too...

[@mezjean5966]

@@doubletap-z8c That is not entirely true. The Kharkiv region was manned by non military personnel. All the best troops where in the south where they keep stopping Ukrainian pushes. The mobilization would mean more pilots = more planes. Also would change the rules of engagement. Cities will be justified targets of strategic bombers.

[@prayersandfaith1571]

I think reclaing even atleast half of the controlled city is enough for now. Let us not be too greedy for now. Hope we reclaim all in future

[@TheColombianSpartan]

I don't think it is ending anytime soon. Ukraine has a lot more ground to retake, and Putin isn't gonna back down either

[@stephenr80]

Only if Challenged from within but he is still to strong?

[@todd-617]

Ukraine is getting stronger every day. Russia will be lucky to hold territory in Russia when this is all over

[@182Nutty]

This is beginning to look like the Afghan collapse against Taliban after US forces left...difference there was the Afghan's had something to fight for, but they chose not to. Here the Russian's just want to go home to their mums, abandoning their tanks, APC's, mobile howitzers and supplies and simply fleeing ...hardly the orderly retreat portrayed by Russian state news, but then again, when did they ever publish anything but bullshite, looks like the beginning of the end for Russia and Putler to me...

[@sweetwasabi322]

It might not end soon but Putin not backing done is not a factor in the front lines. Soldiers won't hold their lines if they are outnubered, artillery zeroed in their location and lack of supplies regardless on what Putin wants. They need to restructure their military and change their tactic in order to combat this offensive.

[@sashaspapa]

Don't think it matters if Putin backs down or not; Russian soldiers are saying "enough of this"

[@roryjm1]

Instead of dealing with Russia's biggest military lossses in over 20 years the dwarf in chief-Putin decided to open a ferris wheel in Moscow...the ferris wheel broke down shortly afterwards😆😆 definitley some symbolism their.

[@brobinson8614]

Russia lost respect from nearly the entire world. The only way to get that respect back is for those in Russian army to go back to Russia and overthrow Putin. Sooner the better! (share this post)

[@trekker8033]

Loved your comment Rory. Made me chuckle. Facetious comments aimed at the bad guys are the best!

[@FrankWinchester]

@@brobinson8614 I wonder how many countries are wondering if they want to buy Russian weapons anymore

[@ov7419]

Don't lie

[@parveshbisht4955]

@@brobinson8614 not the entire world but the degenrate western world. Asians and Africans support Russia

[@georgiachapman5489]

Come on Ukraine, keep fighting, the rest of the world is still with you

[@magikclown]

Since the West deliberately triggered this war, the very least we could do is send them weapons, munitions, training and a bit of moral support.

[@jjsmthr]

@Danis потому что у россии даже собак нет. Ни одна страна не поддерживает рф в этой войне. Даже Китай заявил, что поддерживает территориальную целостность Украины, не признает Крым российским, как и лднр.

[@donmillican510]

@@jjsmthr china..? Since when I think you're mistaken or just taking it out of context

[@chaimikc]

Белорусь , Казахстан, и не только

[@jjsmthr]

@Danis при чём здесь Украина? Выучи для начала русский язык и не позорься, Ванька. Я и то лучше тебя его знаю.

[@harbormelody4633]

Successful people don't become successful that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

[@matildaryan3676]

That's true , In-vesting in bit coin now is the best thing to do especially with the current state in the market

[@matildaryan3676]

people are really making a lot of money from it... . .

[@matildaryan3676]

therefore in-vesting in it wouldn't be a bad idea 💡

[@matildaryan3676]

But I don't know why people remain poor due to ignorance

[@niklasheinrich5914]

I G ⤵️

[@frederickmiranda9098]

Well done Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@robinhammond6167]

You keep refering to 23rd February lines as the start of this conflict, Ukraine considers it's borders from 2018. I don't think they will be satisfied unless all of it's territory, including Crimea, has been returned, and I think they will fight till that happens.

[@182Nutty]

You mean 2014 presumably...but yes I agree

[@lebohang8405]

This counter offensive has its costs for Ukraine. The losses and casualties are not generally covered by the media. I'd advice you to visit Washington Post website

[@theenchiladakid1866]

Could be the date it was on the news so most people think when it started. But it did start before 2014 that is when russias "order 66" was was issued

[@gykg3202]

This is their time to do so.

[@brobinson8614]

Russia lost respect from nearly the entire world. The only way to get that respect back is for those in Russian army to go back to Russia and overthrow Putin. Sooner the better! (share this post)

[@ottonain]

Slava Ukraina! Spain and the free world are with you guys 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇦💪🏻💪🏻

[@raskolnikov1461]

No. Stay frozen. A free world with RUSSIA and the future!

[@kamilteachesstuff]

Who invented this "free world" discrimination? When it comes to small matters like "a celebrity made homophobic comments" and so on, there's no room for discrimination but you can call the countries other than the West unfree and it's the way it is. Puppets all the way

[@chaimikc]

🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@Huizilopochtli]

Free? Europe belongs to USA lol

[@ottonain]

​@@Huizilopochtli well at least we have the option to talk about it, and push in order to change that and no one will die because of polonio 210 or some other Russian poison, but don't forget that if USA has some influence over Europe is because Europeans still lives better than Russians and USA influence is better than Russian poor and dingy influence ;)

[@djb6313]

I’m so happy for the Ukrainian’s progress in the last few days. I hope their momentum takes them all the way to Crimea.

[@kuls43]

What if Ukraine actually wins Crimea back. It sounds almost impossible but if it happens, will Putin step down?

[@younginsane90]

Moscow

[@UltimateProHacker]

That not possible lol... Russian use nuke?? Or turn the earth to the dust

[@Gabriel5955959]

@@kuls43 if Ukraine invades Crimea by land they'll use nukes, because it would configure a invasion of the Russian Federation

[@FrankWinchester]

@@kuls43 Why would he step down? He'd say it's going to plan

[@onebridge7231]

The Russians have lost 50,000 plus dead in 6 months. Almost the 58k that the USA lost in their Vietnam war over 8 years. That has got to be a hard pill to swallow and is mind blowing. 🤯

[@alexeyorlov9639]

Where do you get your figures ?

[@marcopalazzo9349]

@@alexeyorlov9639 it's an estimate from multiple sources albeit the 50k is the top end of estimate.

[@roqsteady5290]

@@alexeyorlov9639 leaked Russian family compensation figures

[@allliquid6320]

Note that this includes the armies of the two break away states luhansk and donesk. The Russians brought around 200 k troops and the break away states had a fairly large standing army and now have force conscripted probably bring up the numbers to 500 k at the low end to 1 million at the high end. 50 k is only the deaths. It's estimated that another 150 k are wounded and another few thousand captured bring total losses to around 200k. With what we seeing on the front where the Russians ate unable to man the lines proves that these numbers may not be correct but there has been high casualties and it has been effecting the fighting ability of Russia

[@colincampbell4261]

@@alexeyorlov9639 pretty accurate figures.

[@joeygarza9550]

The most important aspect of a Ukrainian victory over Russia will be what it implies and does for Taiwan and their similar dealings with China.

[@armchairwarrior963]

I love people from the west who actually don't know jack about China/Taiwan. Ukraine = China Russia = US Donbas = Taiwan Donbas and Taiwan are not internationally recognized. China and Ukraine are the internationally recognized. US and Russia support rebels. That is the facts on the ground. West is mad at Russia for breaking international law. Yet US breaks International law on helping Taiwan.

[@The_ZeroLine]

Exactly. This war has saved the US so much money. Can you imagine the economic cost to the world of China invading Taiwan? They won’t dare it now.

[@kaboomwinn4026]

Except they there won’t be a supply line to Taiwan unlike Ukraine with nato right next door with weapons aid land travel. In 6. Month basically drain of European old weapons in the inventory. They may need some 40%-50% for Russia conflict. Russia is using 1/4 of the Russia military force for Putin say special military operation. American didn’t even intervene in Ukraine war and can American help Taiwan in time of need? Just because of Ukraine was not part of nato. Germany has red line about sending Germany tank as Ukraine military requested for free. While Russia has no problems buying drones from Iran and trading oil for North Korea weapon. China and Indian is helping Russia stay afloat with buying Russia oils in their natural currency as the Indian rupee and Chinese yuan. Russia has leave Russia borders open for Russia tourist as European still give visa to them.

[@damionkeeling3103]

Look at the history of Taiwan. The Chinese only started colonising it in the 17th century, possibly as a result of the region being opened up more by Portuguese explorers though some Chinese knew of its existence before that. There's still a remnant of the native population living there with political arguments over how much of the current Taiwanese population is native, mixed or Chinese. So China controlled Taiwan for around 200-250 years before the Japanese came, the Communist government never controlled it but they like pretending it's been part of China since ancient times.

[@damionkeeling3103]

@@kaboomwinn4026 Japanese islands go very close to Taiwan and Okinawa, with a large US military base, is 730kms from Taiwan. They could supply Taiwan by sea and air. China is powerful but lacks the ability to fully control sea and air space around Taiwan.

[@quahgalaxys4821]

Ukraine needed a significant win to fire up the nation to have all her people fully behind her fight against the invaders as well to encourage the Western nations to continue their support or even encourage more enhanced weapons support.

[@WaterisbetterH20]

ukraine is not a female.

[@donmillican510]

@@WaterisbetterH20 😄

[@planetmikusha5898]

@@WaterisbetterH20 Traditionally, countries and ships were referred to as female. Grammatically, there is no problem with doing so. Perhaps, your gender studies class didn't allow this.

[@WaterisbetterH20]

@@planetmikusha5898 referring to objects and ideas as female, a reminder of how systemically misogynist our history is.

[@planetmikusha5898]

@@WaterisbetterH20 Did you graduate with honors from your gender studies program?

[@drcornelius8275]

Russia lost 15k dead in their 10-year Afghanistan disaster. Estimates today say it's already double or triple that number dead in Ukraine in only 6 months. Winning??

[@Agtsmirnoff]

No source, no proof, no link. Fake figures

[@drcornelius8275]

@@Agtsmirnoff What source do you suggest that knows for sure? Do you know someone in the Kremlin? After you ask them about Ukraine, please ask them how many people really died as a result of the Chernobyl explosion. Official Russian reports are only about 31 people I believe.

[@venturoes1912]

And how many has Ukraine lost so far? Very few articles regarding that.

[@MrGregglesC]

@venturoes that number doesn’t matter, they’re defending their homes. It’s the number of the aggressor fighting in another country that matters because the population will see those body bags coming home

[@venturoes1912]

@@MrGregglesC You mean they probably lost more but shhHHHHH

[@TheHam86]

Slava Ukraini! Much love from Australia.

[@theeasternemperor3410]

Aid has also been a big factor with a lot of groups. Non-profit to profit organizations giving Ukraine the stability to sustain this conflict

[@strafniki1080]

And Europe pays for it

[@alglen9208]

Oh George Soros comes to mind

[@yomomma9173]

@mr wpg lol Edit : seriously can't see if that's satire or not

[@Jakub.Ferencik]

The war didn't start on the 23rd of February, as pointed out at 6:30. Ukraine was invaded in 2014.

[@KonstantinGrigorev1306]

You are completely right!

[@communistkugamercat]

Ukraine: *using full power* *meanwhile Russia using 00000000000000.1% of there power* Russia: ye ok

[@communistkugamercat]

@lala suy yes.

[@michaelgreer2171]

Unless nuclear weapons are used

[@johnbastien3872]

I must point out the amount of ammunition that the Ukrainians have Captured is incredible. One of the major underground shell stores within the whole region was recaptured. I saw stacks and stacks a 152 mm 122 of various shapes and sizes as well as tank ammunition. Warehouses full of normal munitions. Yet a lot of the munitions expended in that northern campaign believe it or not were Soviet hero or Russian design. They probably captured enough 152 mm 122 mm artillery ammunition to resupply their front along the whole length. In fact enough stocks of basic infantry ammunition was available so I didn't have to await resupply and I could push forward faster. I know it's also the captured some fuel. The amount of serviceable equipment that was captured was incredible and some have said it estimated close to a billion dollars. So when the Russians move their 2 divisions or more worth of troops down South they move the men and maybe a little bit of the equipment the rest was preposition there and left the rest behind. The Ukrainians probably inherited enough to form another mechanized division.

[@drcornelius8275]

lend/lease

[@RL-zy1zh]

Now imagine how much more weapons and ammunition the Russians have in other parts of Ukraine and in Russia itself. If the Russians fully mobilize all it's 2 million military personnel it's game over for Ukraine.

[@SerBallister]

Combine that with news they are trying to source artillery ammunition from at least 2 countries now (N Korea and Tajikistan IIRC)

[@The_ZeroLine]

It was a mind boggling amount of kit.

[@drcornelius8275]

@@RL-zy1zh If Putin "mobilizes" all of those Moscow and St. Petersburg kids, he will be hanging from a light pole in front of the Kremin soon after. The average Russian doesn't care much about the war now because the army is made up from poor and minority region people.

[@Luigi13]

Ukraine has more work ahead of these gains. Before winter sets in and things become more difficult they should even try to advance in the south and free most of the coastline. The coastline will make it easy for trade and other venues. Definitely time is of the essence before something surprising can take place.

[@depay7446]

They are working hard to reclaim every inch, this is the result so far...

[@jaysdood]

Better to attempt to reclaim Kherson in Winter. Keep them cut off from supplies and drive them to mental, physical and logistical collapse.

[@Merrit16]

I think they'll retake kherson, hold the nearby river and then try to push the east and sweep the orcs in a clockwise movement. It means Ukraine can attack from multiple directions as their own line will be slightly longer on that side than the Russians. Also means that Ukraine could just keep striking the crimea bridge with artillery which when the land route is cut off, is the only supply route to the rest of the fairly large combat force. It would effectively cut off the entire enemy front line.

[@RandallStephens397]

"Never mess with mother nature, mothers-in-law, or mother-fricken' Ukrainians."

[@firstlast8258]

🙄

[@Sujay95]

cringe

[@jonleggett1543]

Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.

[@greatestytcommentator]

Beautiful Comment.. I pass the Gold Medal to you For Today's most Excellent KZbin Comment!

[@brianwillson9567]

@@greatestytcommentator . Certainly true. After Shakespeare, Churchill was perhaps the greatest user of the English language.

[@jahlahbrine843]

@@alexhayden2303 We don't even know yet

[@thebaconator9097]

Perhaps the end of the world

[@ShizukaOG]

*Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Japan.* 🇯🇵

[@majorrgeek]

well done Ukraine - we all support you

[@karltheclown]

We?

[@majorrgeek]

@@karltheclown - yes we, except the clowns

[@davidlemmon4603]

Ukraine has been inspirational to the civilized world while Russia has been exposed as a cruel and incompetent enemy.

[@Aussie-Mocha]

Wow! That was some intriguing insight. I feel that , from what I have seen in the last 6months, there is a lack of Russian nationals, who live abroad, telling us how things could turn out. Some of the Liberals that live in Russia today are trying but they are “restricted” from openly saying what they want to say. Politics is important and everyone should be involved or at the very least, educated and informed on political things going on in your country. Makes me roll my eyes when I hear: “I don’t like talking about politics, I know nothing about it”

[@Longtack55]

They are terrorized by Putin's new Cheka.

[@HomeschoolVouchers]

Russians don't have political opinions for the same reason the Chinese don't have political opinions: it's bad for your health

[@Aussie-Mocha]

@@HomeschoolVouchers Lol 😂! Perfect for brainwashing! If others can do all the important critical thinking for them then they can just focus on being a state commodity that funds the powers that be. Modern day slavery

[@hermanwooster8944]

Meanwhile people in the West are inundated with propaganda about how Ukraine is wonderful and how it's OK to support literal Neo Not Sees.

[@Aussie-Mocha]

@@hermanwooster8944 Well the Kremlin would be proud of you

[@gavanwhatever8196]

A Ceaușescu end game for Poo tin and his enablers would be most satisfactory.

[@mariobianchi1909]

Keep up Ukraine the entire free world is with you!!

[@mico_lodeon9116]

Slava Ukraini 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇦

[@onurrsentrk]

@Roger Mellie Nobody mentioned R*ssia

[@Bledi838]

Why don’t we see ex military generals who know war better than economists speaking ?

[@nikajinpusno9563]

Because this war is about money, like every war. Nothing to do with Ukraine's independence.

[@ukerkater]

@@nikajinpusno9563 For Ukrainians, it certainly is about independence.

[@hermanwooster8944]

@@ukerkater No, it's about worshiping Stepan Bandera and his dreaded goons. That's why they've been attacking the people of the Donbas for the last 8 years. It's about hatred of Rus, not about love for Ukraine.

[@nikajinpusno9563]

@@ukerkater Obviously. I meant that for all other concerned parties.

[@rursus8354]

Every reasonable mind already knew that Ukraine could win as soon as it was obvious that the taking of Kyiv had failed. What Ukraine have demonstrated is that under the right conditions, they are able to perform a very successful bevegungskrieg, and that the fall of Russia might actually occur on the battle field, rather than by a broad Russian rebellion against Putin.

[@rjames3981]

Ex US Artillery man Brian Berletic at New Atlas can provide you with a broader more accurate analysis. Also ex British Army IEarlGrey based with his family in St Petersburg. Also check out the interview with Colonel Douglas McGregor on The Dive with Jackson Hinkle.

[@MarxAlex]

The Russians have limited themselves within the framework of the special operation. If this is waived you really think Ukraine would survive the full measure of Russia's arsenal incl biological and chemical weaponry? The rand corporation study which the White House seems to be following wants Russia to fully commit and they are aware of this. This brinkmanship may eventually cost the world dearly. Do you honestly see men who suffered the humiliation of the 1990s allowing the USA to do the same again? Their warnings of the wet burning isn't hyperbole , it's a consequence.

[@rursus8354]

@@MarxAlex I actually think that Ukraine would have survived the full measure of Russia's arsenal - at least that part that hasn't rusted into inserviceability. Regarding the other part: the Russians may stay there throwing rust and garbage all they want, and nobody will be afraid the very least.

[@WaterisbetterH20]

no ukraine cant win, cos russia has missiles. all they have to do is bomb this recaptured area where all the military is. they;ve alread bombed the plant that shuts of the power. its gona force civilians out of the region and leave ukraine forces to retreat or be missile food.

[@tomchirillo1663]

The Russians never intended to take Kyiv !

[@Aceman4Ever]

Absolutely brilliant content. Thanks!

[@shubchatt]

I pray for the war to get over. No more death and destruction please. Both leaders should come together and find solutions to this problem..

[@luisbustamante9869]

It is inspiring to hear what nobody wants to hear in the thunder of war. Everybody concerned seems to want more of the same. Not many of them have a clue what it is to be a civilian caught in a place where the most advanced methods of tearing through human flesh have been deployed. Thanks for a thoughtful proposition.

[@lynnsautner7706]

The only solution to this war..is complete victory for Ukraine,...you don't negotiate with terrorists and Putin is a terrorist

[@NothernNate]

◽🏳 Russia Successfully completed A Victorious RETREAT! 😂 Russia is Scared! 🔱 Slava Ukraine! 💛💙

[@firstlast8258]

🙄

[@graemepatterson]

It wasn't a retreat, it was a special reverse operation 🤣🤣🤣

[@danrook5757]

Build a wall once they are pushed back

[@gykg3202]

I think Ukraine already won, by standing up against Russia.

[@brobinson8614]

Russia lost respect from nearly the entire world. The only way to get that respect back is for those in Russian army to go back to Russia and overthrow Putin. Sooner the better! (share this post)

[@danielwilson3671]

Russia sickens me! I would be so embarrassed if I were Russian.

[@rajveerkanojiya2985]

@@brobinson8614 here every indian everywhere we proud to be Indian if we weren't we want to be Russian then indians are blindly supporters of everything they love

[@greatestytcommentator]

UKRAINE assaulted and murdered Russian People in their own territory since NATO and the EU told them to do so in 2014. Sick

[@greatestytcommentator]

@@doubletap-z8c Brilliant Argument..

[@M.BASHE4]

We support ukrain we say keep going

[@dugenounonplie8162]

It is not the Russian forces that are confronted with Ukrainian forces, but the separatists of Donbass helped by the Russians and in the South, it is the Russian expeditionary force that occupies the territory. Ukraine has mobilized the entire male population in fighting condition. This is not at all the case in Russia. The balance of power remains in favor of Russia, which has not committed the maximum number of military resources to Ukraine, but only 150,000 men, compared to more than a million on the Ukrainian side.

[@pharmagator]

True, but Russia has mostly contested borders, and must keep forces All over

[@johntyson1958]

Excellent coverage, thanks 🙏

[@tnickknight]

Notice these shills try to say that Crimea occupied is a win. Don't listen,don't stop Slava Ukraine 🇱🇹❤🇺🇦

[@nanorider426]

Putin has been in power about as long as Mussolini before the Fascist "voted him out". So you can say that there is a precedent but Italy during WWII is not Russia today, but Mussolini's downfall was a war. Putin's downfall can be the Ukraine-Russia War. I think that Putin has extended himself.

[@orcashorts5813]

You don't have much knowledge

[@nanorider426]

@@orcashorts5813 You don't have much IQ.

[@Zaaxun]

Things are a little clearer now, those who have been watching the news regularly should remember back in July the Ukraine defense ministry said something big was going to happen in September, that the Russians were going to have a hot summer. They even did a parody video of cruel summer by bananarama. Now, we know what he meant, so this offensive was planned months ago. Here's why they waited till September. The UK remember said they would train 10k Ukraine soldiers every 120 days. (4 months) It's a four week training class. So that means they are training 2,500 a month. Plus New Zealand, Denmark, Norway and Canada sent a couple hundred instructors to help train more. That's at least 3000 a month. So after July and August they would have 6000 well trained fresh troops. Which is why they are totally overpowering the Russians, and all the territory Ukraine is taking, on Oct 1st they will have another 3000 fresh troops to hold those positions. Another 3000 Nov, another 3k in December. This is why Russia is finished, they can barely scrape enough people at prisons, homeless camps and nursing homes. They can never keep up with the Ukraines. It's all but over, the only question is how much more equipment and men will Russia lose before the Russian government finally cashes in Putin's frequent flier miles and gives him a flight out a five story window.

[@petros311]

but still rusia has the option to mobilize more troops, if they finaly decide to declare war, and you can add 2-3 months for re/training of those troops. i guess would strain russias economy and other key areas but they dont need to made general mobilization maybe just 5 year worth of conscrips just say from 20-26 years old. sure those would not be on par with proffesional or contract soldiers from moral point, but you can make serius train of conscripts if you have some time. i am not sure how low its morale of rursian people to fight on this war, maybe its the most big problem for russian troops.

[@Iley1_500]

What about the fact that the ukranian's president is taking advantage of this war by disappearing big amounts of money for the humanitarian help. Also, some weapons who were send to Ukraine are now at the black market in parts of Africa.

[@tomasstefanomartinomora7125]

If so, those weapons should simply not be provided to those black markets, such weapons should be held accountable as a responsibility of the Ukrainian army solely on the defense of their country and citizens

[@kn9ioutom]

WE STAND WITH UKRAINE PEOPLE !!!

[@franknugent2801]

go Ukraine - you are doing this for the rest of Europe

[@TheSympathydenied]

They are doing it for the rest of Europe it so sad that Europeans don't appreciate it...did the 2 world wars take all mettle from them

[@sebastianmessina3285]

There is an opportunity for a big shot entrepreneur to set up a scrap metal business in Ukraine.😂

[@dtrimm1]

Outstanding analysis and coverage … as usual from The Economist! Thank you, and keep it up.

[@beverlyhills7883]

This was the journal that advocated WMD & the war in Iraq. Muppet

[@bbq8461]

Koreans always support Ukraine!! 🇰🇷❤️🇺🇦

[@glennnile7918]

You had a couple of very insightful people on here. Very informative.

[@joesampson7724]

You mean "insightful people".

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

War is never worth it for killed, wounded, displaced and psychologically damaged people.

[@bigdognance]

Excellent reporting on a factual basis!!!

[@DerrickRuthless]

Ukrainians are amazing!! 🇺🇦💪

[@johnwright8814]

Weird how the victorious Ukrainian soldiers speak with an American mid-west accent.

[@potrelviewer9536]

One word: eradication. Putin won't take defeat for a valid option.

[@allo-other]

Yeah, it's Poooti who will be eradicated.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Not yet. Ukraine has some unfinished business with Russia in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Crimea, and Donbas to deal with first.

[@yeanurrahman2104]

Victory to Ukraine... Love from Bangladesh!

[@Satyam1010-N]

Bhai hum logo ko kya .

[@yeanurrahman2104]

@@Satyam1010-N Bhai, don't understand what you say...

[@sirvazo1633]

Is a Ukranian victory on the cards? Way too soon to put this question forward.

[@brobinson8614]

Russia lost respect from nearly the entire world. The only way to get that respect back is for those in Russian army to go back to Russia and overthrow Putin. Sooner the better! (share this post)

[@jjuninho3265]

Not true , only couples of people like you dislike Russia.

[@sequenceofficial6141]

Comment is free

[@nemzi8969]

and then what russia is now in win or die so they will fight and force Ukraine to sign a treaty

[@jahlahbrine843]

Do not share this post

[@m.g.debruin8294]

Russia has show his how weak it is🤣😛

[@OutThere5]

Putin February - Were taking Ukraine Putin April - Forget that were just taking Dombass Putin November - Forget Dombass now, were just going to hang on to Crimea. Putin Febrarury 2023 - Everybody please evacuate Crimea. We'll just hang out in Russia

[@Miloun]

Slava Ukraini! Best regards from Czechia. We remember the Soviet invasion from 1968 and wish Ukrainians success in driving the invaders away.

[@ОльгаБендзар]

Thank you💙💛🌻🌾

[@tks5210]

Russian army faced much worse than this after all that. It crushed the opposition

[@NZBigfoot]

Stop looking in the rear view mirror... the world is alot more different now than it used to be back when ruZZia was 'crushing'. If you looked forward instead you might be in time to notice the 100foot cliff your about to go over.

[@tks5210]

@@NZBigfoot its just an western propaganda , see through it Russia is using Iranian drones and Russia has a defence industry and it can sustain this war long than western powers supporting Ukraine and world is going into recession , do you thing Ukraine can recapture Donbas and Crimea , specially Crimea as Russia is heavily invested into that territory

[@Toumahitoedits]

It seems that this so called, “Special Military Operation” failed miserably. 😂

[@hiskandar]

They (Russia) actually success, SMO defined goal is different from NATO's goal. For Russian, their goal is Demilitarization, which they did success tremendously. For NATO of course gaining control of areas is their main objective. That's why Russia called it SMO, but not called Total War. I doubt Ukraine can take back ALL that was taken by Russia, let's see if NATO achieve this goal.

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@hiskandar Peace and security is NATO's goal and Putin constantly threatens it. Why wouldn't Ukraine want to join NATO? Russia has been giving Ukraine more and more incentive since 2014.

[@MrPoopyButhole]

@@hiskandar Vladimir Putin just said that the special military operation didn't start yet. Even though 6 months ago he said it started. He thought he was going to be done in 14 days. His treats are running for the border and now he's going to try to pull out a nuclear attack. That'll be the end of everything because then it will be returned very quickly.

[@MrPoopyButhole]

You just wait until winter when Germany especially has no gas. Trump told you you were fools and said that Putin would own you now look at you all cry that the heater is about to go out. Another liberal War if Joe Biden would have kept his nose out of it Russia would have never crossed lines.

[@hiskandar]

@@gaoxiaen1 why Ukraine didn't join NATO, there was agreement in the past that Ukraine has to stay neutral. However NATO countries has been giving military training since many years ago. Let's just say since 2014, money and military supports by NATO countries ALREADY given to Ukraine. It takes time for preparation on the military training for Ukraine to be able to fight the most fortified country in the Earth that is Russia. NATO history and their goal is not as divine as what you think. It's not business coalition, it's a Military "gang membership".

[@nyyotam4057]

"This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it could be the end of the beginning." (WC)

[@cleothecatyt4037]

Go Ukraine from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇺🇦stay strong my friends💪🏼

[@sue7104]

Peace forever for Europe

[@dantepastro8465]

Almost all of what this video informs is common knowledge at this time for interested people. I'm disappointed in The Economist, sadly.

[@bones007able]

Sorry , but Russia will not give up that easily ... unless there is a power grab in the kremlin ...

[@spacetoast7783]

Who knows? An embarassment in Ukraine could cost Putin a lot of support.

[@missano3856]

The point of losing a war is that it is not entirely Russia's choice what happens.

[@SerBallister]

", but Russia will not give up that easily" They gave up plenty of other times in history. Where are you getting this precedent from ? Movies ?

[@m.g.debruin8294]

Russia has nothing to fight with.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marinaclarasanchezsuarez2905]

Slava Ukraine 💙💛 Democracy shall prevail ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@forest6498]

Heroes Slava🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@antonbudau3089]

Thanks for this explication, well done guys

[@chrisbremner8992]

The Ukrainians were not elated because of the enormous casualties taken during the offensive plus they know winter is coming and the loss of power and water in large areas recently would be deeply worrying. Those with relatives who have taken refuge in NATO territory also notice that European host populations are less enthusiastic possibly because the effects on living standards attributed by many to be the result of the conflict.

[@thomasherrin6798]

Ukraine does not want casualties or its civilians taking refuge in other countries, Russia forced this on Ukraine by the invasion (and its many war crimes) ensured they had to fight to stay alive, there is always going to be casualties but it's better than be slaves to Russia's will, and the sheer number of refugees are bound to cause tensions until the war is over, hopefully with a Ukraine victory!

[@junioradult6219]

Most of the electrical is already fixed

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree1700]

Young Russians don’t want to die and be counted as nothing

[@graphenebusinesslaw]

hopefully both the war, and its impacts, are soon to come to an end!

[@tombrazy12hunnit]

Funny how Ukraine gained back 1/12 of its territory and the Western Media is jumping for joy. They’re really that desperate for any little success by the Ukraine 😂😂🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@garrardhn336]

When a small country is regaining land from a stronger country of course we are going to cheer, especially when the smaller country didn’t do much wrong. Stop dickriding Putin

[@no_more_spamplease5121]

This just proves that Ukraine is territorially huge. Only your momma is bigger.

[@davidmurphy563]

Excellent piece. Very impressive.

[@prajwas2004]

One shouldn't underestimate these Russians. They have been beaten black and blue before only to come with twice the number of reinforcements. Hope Ukrainian military leadership knows that. Solidifies them defences!! 🇺🇦 💪

[@alyonaborysova7834]

Glory to Ukrainian brave army!!!!!💙💛

[@tomkelly8827]

Wow, so what you are saying is that Ukranian soldiers will be in Moscow soon and Vladivostok shortly after that! Wow that is a turn of events. Perhaps Taiwan will take Beijing soon as well

[@wh6055]

I too want Ukraine to win but I think the Ukrainian public's response has been the right one compared to the international vibe. No euphoria, no drinking the koolaid. This is merely the beginning of a new stage in this battle, the farther east you get, the difficulty exponentially increases. Don't forget Russia has had 8 years to fortify Crimea. So basically, the answer to this video's title is a resounding no.

[@c.m.p2943]

Mabuhay Ukraine .

[@RomanoUni]

Slava Ukraini!

[@orca78]

Great analysis. Many thanks!

[@Kltpzyxm17]

As a former 2 year old, I feel Putler's pain.

[@venus7133]

💀

[@searcherholic3473]

Brilliant 😆

[@evilbred974]

I too am a former 2 year old brother.`

[@elsiosuengas1355]

Awesome commentary!

[@Lizardo451]

Restoration of the 1991 borders. Removal of the Russian military from Moldavia (Transnistria). Russian military not allowed placement or movement near the western borders,

[@cann0708]

And also isolate Belarus, so that not even Russia helps them

[@magikclown]

You live in Shangri-La.

[@MarxAlex]

Funny would've thought Ukraine would be at a bigger disadvantage in manpower. Think there's a lot of NATO troops moonlighting on the front.the idea that Ukraine can retake Crimea without total war is optimistic

[@damionkeeling3103]

Russia has a fairly small population given its land area. It's several times larger than Ukraine but only has three times the population. Given a much larger part of Ukraine is mobilised to fight then Russia doesn't have a huge advantage in manpower. It's not the Soviet Union with access to central Asian populations and of course Ukrainians.

[@MarxAlex]

@@damionkeeling3103 the Russian army has not been fully mobilised because they recognise the goal is to crush the economy. On pure manpower scale and with devastating losses suffered by the ukranians in the last few years their reserves of professional soldiers should be quite low. You don't turn a 50 year old civilian into a meat eating war machine within the time frames they had. But the truth will come out in 30 years time.

[@alisonparker440]

Amazing and historic times. It's wonderful to see a dictatorship built on hate, fear and lies collapses as a result of a self-inflicted war. Finland stands with Ukraine.

[@dianalots]

indeed

[@henryrethals852]

Shallow analysis. No discussion of military strength, casualty rate, ammo supply rate, mobility, artillery rounds counts, etc. Sub-par for the Economist. Lazy journalism.

[@jacobsummers1530]

people keep talking about mobilisation, numbers doesn't mean success. There has to be a will to fight. Sending 100s of thousands of new troops against experienced fighter's who are extremely motivated would not end well for Russia. It could lead to a mass route. Suddenly these tough Russians might think differently when their children with their whole life ahead are sent to fight

[@Bigcrusha16]

The more important question armchair experts calling for mobilization fail to ask is whether or not Russia had the capability and logistical capacity to mobilize. They are severely lacking equipment stockpiles and have resorted to using civilian vehicles and soviet-era weaponry. In kyiv, their tanks couldn't even advance a couple hundred miles without stalling due to gas shortages.

[@jacobsummers1530]

@@Bigcrusha16 great points

[@The80sWolf_]

Hope Putin finish Ukraine quick, so the eastern Ukrainians can live in peace without fascists and globalists harrasing them

[@freeman436]

Ukraine can and should re-take Crimea. Absolutely. Russia is a paper tiger. The West should make clear to the invaders that if they do indeed go nuclear, they will pay dearly. And not just more sanctions.

[@phil20_20]

Ukraine is entitled to take Belgarod and any other places near their border, without reprisals from the west.

[@carlodave9]

Demanding more conscripts would be disastrous for Russia. Imagine how many would have lost Ukrainian relatives. And for what? Legions would be rife with sympathizers, spies and saboteurs.

[@baehongkim952]

Go! Go!! Ukraine!!!

[@RobSchofield]

Excellent, high quality analysis. You made comments relating to the risk of nuclear weapons usage: surely, there are up-to-date (or being revised rapidly) doctrines regarding response from the West/NATO? How about an analysis of scenarios resulting from this? Would be interested in a report/analysis of a similar quality.

[@KyleMontanaro]

The MAD Principle still stands, however we have the technology to knock nukes out of the sky without detonating and that in itself should be valued more than the MAD principle itself, given that Putin demonstrably does not give two hoots about his own people.

[@g-dcomplex1609]

not a lot of rus trolls talking $hit on zelenskyy these days, nor praising the their leader either 😆 glory and prosperity to ukraine 🗽

[@Agtsmirnoff]

Stalingrad looked like a German victory, until it wasn’t. Don’t proclaim victory until it’s over. And don’t underestimate the Russian’s capacity for suffering and misery.

[@Dakurar]

Very true, Russia still has its stupidest and most dangerous card left to play.

[@richardjones4662]

except the Germans attacked the Russians. Here it was the Russians attacking the Ukrainians... and Russia had been "winning".

[@sionreesjones5086]

Unfortunately,your right.

[@lebohang8405]

The Russians have done exactly what Ukraine did a couple of months ago. Tactical withdrawal. The Russian offensive is only beginning near Bahgmut

[@jayjayn007]

You've been writing pure Russian Bot Kremlin rhetoric elsewhere here. You must be DYING inside to the big victories Ukraine are seeing. XOXO

[@existentialvoid]

We should not discount Crimea as a part of making Ukraine whole.

[@maemae7063]

If Ukraine can take over Crimea back that all matter. It start in Crimea then will end in Crimea

[@darwinstoothpick4171]

Don't be too optimistic. This isn't over at all. Poetin has this need to be popular. Every time he started a war his popularity with the Russian population went up. If he loses this war, he is toast. So, there is no telling what he will do to prevent that from happening. Therefore, Ukraine needs to create a smart victory. They need to destroy the Russian Black Sea fleet. In that way the internal problems within the Russian forces will become too big to brush over.