“We need to advance a diplomatic solution of the situation instead of further escalating the situation,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a news briefing.
Diplomacy eh,,,
China wants no intervention either,,,They may or may not give military support, but can anyone doubt they want Russia left alone with Taiwan in the future....
*1.Russia is heading for an outright defeat in Ukraine. Russian planning was incompetent, based on a flawed assumption that Ukrainians were favorable to Russia and that their military would collapse immediately following an invasion.
Russian soldiers were evidently carrying dress uniforms for their victory parade in Kyiv rather than extra ammo and rations. Putin at this point has committed the bulk of his entire military to this operation—there are no vast reserves of forces he can call up to add to the battle. Russian troops are stuck outside various Ukrainian cities where they face huge supply problems and constant Ukrainian attacks.
2.The collapse of their position could be sudden and catastrophic, rather than happening slowly through a war of attrition. >>>
5. The Biden administration’s decisions not to declare a no-fly zone or help transfer Polish MiGs were both good ones; they've kept their heads during a very emotional time.
It is much better to have the Ukrainians defeat the Russians on their own, depriving Moscow of the excuse that NATO attacked them, as well as avoiding all the obvious escalatory possibilities. The Polish MiGs in particular would not add much to Ukrainian capabilities. Much more important is a continuing supply of Javelins, Stingers, TB2s, medical supplies, comms equipment, and intel sharing. I assume that Ukrainian forces are already being vectored by NATO intelligence operating from outside Ukraine.
Well, looks like he is about to get some. And if you think Russians are animals, these boys know no bounds.
Over 40,000 Syrians reportedly register to fight for Russia in Ukraine Haley Ott - 3h ago
London — Over 40,000 Syrians have registered to travel to Ukraine and fight for Russia, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a Syrian non-governmental group. The group said Monday that no fighters had left Syria so far.
If Putin needs to bring in Syrian fighters, there already has been an immediate effect on his military.
Ditto for asking China for help. Putin's desperation can be seen in the escalating insanity of his threats. From nuclear war to discontinuing gas sales to Europe, he's most determined to cut off his nose to spite his face.
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