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chris1989
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07 Aug 2026, 6:57 am

I seem to feel for Ukraine to defeat Russia is impossible in same as would be if for example, Mexico was to try to defeat the United States or if Taiwan was to try defeat China. Its seem to think it's like a wolverine trying to take on a bear, not matter how many times one strikes another the other will keep coming back striking the other.



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07 Aug 2026, 7:15 am

Russia is closer to losing control of Crimea than Ukraine is to losing.


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07 Aug 2026, 8:00 am

Superpowers and Empires throughout history usually collapse on themselves. The Roman Empire is probably the most famous example. Back in the day they were thought to be an unstoppable force too but a combination of mistakes on their part led to the sacking of their capital and the collapse of their society.



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07 Aug 2026, 8:10 am

If the US and EU put more muscle behind it's support of Ukraine the war with Russia would be easily won.


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