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Bernardo de La Paz

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1. Experts thought Russia's conquest of Ukraine was a "done deal" until a couple weeks in

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Tue Oct 11, 2022, 09:35 AM

Oct 2022

Plus, it is important to distinguish between Russia and the Russian people. The latter might want to be less supportive naturally but under their pressure are often profoundly apathetic or fearful.

What Russia does is not decided by the Russians. It is decided by Russians, yes, but only some Russians, a small number.

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Ukraine's victory "almost a done deal": Military expert on how Russia's invasion imploded [View all] marmar Oct 2022 OP

Experts thought Russia's conquest of Ukraine was a "done deal" until a couple weeks in Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2022 #1

Spot on .... Lovie777 Oct 2022 #2

Putin is самый богатый человек; tRump wants to be Oberster Reicher Mann. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2022 #3

The "people" always pay the price slightlv Oct 2022 #5

Once Ukraine wins blue-wave Oct 2022 #4

The Russian military had a tough time in Afghanistan, with many of the same problems. lees1975 Oct 2022 #6