The current strategy for ending the war seems to be that we give Ukraine not enough weapons to actually win the war, but enough that they don't lose the war; so essentially there is currently not a strategy for ending the war. Ukraine evidently cannot win the war this year, it's unlikely to change next year since Russia will have most of the winter to rearm, rest, and fortify the positions they hold. So whatever we're currently doing will not end the war, that is obvious. It's not up to me or people like me to put forward a strategy to end the war because that is not my job. I am simply saying that the war is having huge consequences on Europe and the UK, so rather than pursuing this failing strategy we should pursue one that has a positive outcome. That likely will involve Ukraine and Russia coming to a solution that they are both some what unhappy with, because the alternative is simply worse for everyone involved.
I also do not buy this slippery slope fallacy ******** that Putin will seek to expand territory, he's old, the Russian army is depleted, and NATO is so much stronger than them that the idea of them invading a NATO member is simply laughable at this point.
I don't know about not enough weapons, there are limits and the balance is moving. I have always thought we were too cautious at the start, but then I suspect many thought Ukraine would not hold. Its not just weapons, its training required. Plus a good dose of global politics, MAGA loons to keep under control, actual Nazis (who seem to support Russia etc)
There seems to be a clear strategy to me, enable Ukraine to push Russia out. Seems like a valid strategy.
Ukraine can win this war, if they choose to.
Russia is clearly burning (no pun intended) through a lot of their equipment and forces. Yes they have a basic numbers advantage on both counts, but it seems pretty clear now that on both counts Ukraine is now fielding a higher quality. I posted a list a few days back of the gradual changes to whats being supplied month by month. It keeps happening. nimitz by end of 24?
Its not up to you to put forwards a strategy no, its up to those supporting Ukraine, and Ukraine themselves. If they feel its working and they seem to, its not up to you or I to say the opposite.
Yes war, always has had and always will have consequences. Welcome to the real world. If you appease and allow dictators to function expect them to do dictator things every so often.
Its only failing in some peoples minds, in others its working. The end result remains unknown until its known.
You talk positive outcome, but thats very much in the eyes of the beholder.
The only parties who realistically can choose to end this are Ukraine and Russia. I am quite happy to give Putin Leeds if he GTFO from Ukraine though. I bet you would disagree with that solution, no?
There is plenty of europe not in NATO, plus other areas that if they were to fall under full Russian influence would be far worse than the situation right now.
But then I said Putin wouldnt Ukraine as he was old around 18 months ago. He did. Age has no direct consequence when they are not fighting at the front themselves. In fact based on much we have seen in the last 20 years, the old are utterly irrational at times (see Brexit for example)
As many have said, its just as possible someone worse than Putin follows. He does not hold unique views in regards Russia and its global position.
