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I’ll ask again, what can Putin do to help in this western instigated, Syrian crisis, because no army in the world will be able to defend such stretches of land/territory?
Unlike what the ‘Hurray Patriots’ say, there really isnt anything he can do, except maybe give Syria more equipment, which Putin has done to at least some extent.
All the public talk about Russia’s military might notwithstanding, Putin has no sufficient military power at his disposal to do anything more for Syria than send some more equipment. Russia has plenty of power to defend itself from a direct attack, but not enough power to project beyond its borders. The events in Novorussia for the last year and a half have already proven that.
He can send more anti-aircraft equipment and personnel to train Syrians or do the defending themselves.
He could give Syria more sophisticated smart bombs so it doesn’t have to rely on the “barrel bombs”.
Thank you for your replies [all of you],
Putin might be restrained in his dealings with others [Syria, in this case], but he is still connected to those who’re capable of operating more freely. I think much more is going on behind closed doors and curtains, and, unlike FUKUS’ wheelin’ & dealin’ [the endless stream of ‘person not authorized to speak/talk about this, that and the other thing, before they start yapping their heads off], Putin’s side doesn’t bluff publicly, they don’t bluff at all; they deliver, right when it’s needed.
The fighting in Syria isn’t over by a long shot [no pun intended], but the tide is slowly turning, until the day comes when ‘The Little Toilets and all the Turds in it’ will be flushed out or away.
The Syrian Arab Army can’t control all of Syria, that’s physically impossible, but the local tribes can and that might be one of the solutions.
Personally, I think the western ‘divide and rule days’ are over [or fading away] and are replaced with a BRICS induced plan of international cooperation, for a [way more] peaceful world.
Yes, and I have to pinch myself here as well, because I would’ve LOL at myself, had I written this 10 years ago.
At least there’s hope again.
Daniel Rich we are all on same page with you …. you said it all. Pray for peace in Syria/Iraq. These brave ppl deserve it..
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As I recall the UN was founded by the “Victors” of WW2 as a way to prevent future wars (they certainly fail on that one).So Japan (a losing state in that war) is on very shaky ground complaining about the UN head attending a parade celebrating the end of that war.A better policy would have been for the Japanese to have attended the parade as well.To show that they reject the militarism of the old Japan.And are a “New” Japan.Dedicated to peace and friendship with their neighbors.If France and Germany can overcome their age old rivalry to assure peace and stability in Central and Western Europe,so can Japan and China for East Asian peace.Japan has everything to gain from real friendship with China.And everything to lose by being a US stooge and enemy of China’s.
At the end of WW2, Japan retained not only the office of Emperor, but also the person holding that office, “the living god” Hirohito. This is in stark contrast to Germany, where the entire ruling system dissolved. Just imagine Germany retaining both the office of “Der Führer” *and* Adolf Hitler in that office…
Recently I’ve seen a lot of talk about the possibility of the junta attacking Donbass this month.While the ground is still hard for tanks and trucks to operate easily.Some say it might be during Putin’s visit to the UN.That wouldn’t be too surprising.The empire seems to pick times when Putin is busy with other matters to conduct their nefarious deeds.Much of the talk is that the attack would be centered in the south of Donbass,to cut of the border areas to Russia.And maybe seize all the thin southern area. But it also seems like it would be easy to prevent that attack.All Russia would need to do was announce a military drill on their side of that border area.Move large troop contingents there and let the junta understand that those might be used as a R2P force if the junta does attack.Keep those troops on the border for this month and then move them.No junta general in his right mind would attack,believing that they would face regular Russian forces.Last year when Russia did that,the junta withdrew their forces and didn’t attack Donbass until the Russian forces were pulled back.They were afraid Russia would intervene.They need to fear that again to prevent an attack.
hmmm-an attack whilst he is away-isolated from his security council and intelligence, can be publicly shamed and held responsible that he knew all the time what was going to happen, questioned by mass media biased press……………………….could be all part of a psychological plan….USA does kidnap russians abroad……………….and complete speculation….recent military exercises in Mediterranean for example, does China want military experience with Rus support protecting Syria and getting rid of USA and ISIS, or at least neutralising this situation as it is turning into a greater crisis and EU for egseems to be paralysed as a result of its intentions, hopelessness and actions , breaking international laws by interfering????
@ uncle Bob 1,
Q; They were afraid Russia would intervene.
R; Although I did believe those KKK troops were gathered and concentrated in certain areas along the front line, it could only mean they were going to attack for real, but it’s my guestimation now, that, unlike Ombombi’s daily news leaks, Putin has assured the Merkel/Hollande side show, through back- or diplomatic channels, that if Poroshenko chooses to attack, his army will get the same treatment as Shakethevillage’s, Georgian army received back in 2008 – link to [the US] Library of Congress.
I might be wrong, it might indeed be the calm before the storm, but many keep underestimating Putin’s masterstrokes and this might be one of them, the same way he prevented FUKUS from bombing the living daylights out of Syria – link to the Spiegel Online International
Recently I’ve seen a lot of talk about the possibility of the junta attacking Donbass this month.While the ground is still hard for tanks and trucks to operate easily.Some say it might be during Putin’s visit to the UN.That wouldn’t be too surprising.
If hard ground for heavy equipment was the only concern then winter would actually be the best time to attack, because frozen ground is the hardest, most solid for supporting heavy equipment. In reality, winter conditions are worse for the other logistics such as keeping troops warm, fed with non-frozen food and water, hygiene, and all the other extras needed to keep all equipment functional in cold weather. Most of all, there is the human element of morale, which is questionable right now, and only gets worse in cold weather.
The propaganda/UN distraction angle, in my humble opinion is more plausible. If an attack were launched I am sure the rest of Putin’s government could manage during the first 12-24 hours of his absence, or does he not trust Medvedev, Lavrov, et al enough? Furthermore, if that were to happen then what better place for Putin to be to confront the Ukrainian handlers?
-Putin said he was surprised how the US mass media criticize Europe for cruelty against migrants. He stressed that the US is not affected by this migrant flow while Europe, which blindly follows Washington’s instructions, suffers the most.-
Mr.Putin is spot on – and not only is Europe and the Middel East having the biggest suffering -The mighty USA has only taking 1400 refugees from Syria….yes, 1400 !….and not only that, under Pre. Obama US. has deported 1.5 mio. people back to south and middle america….and still the media in USA have the nerve to criticize Europe….those hypocrites make me sick.
Will all the armchair generals and doubters and maligners of Putin please post your strategy and tactics?
Just lay it out for us to examine.
I know it starts with Generalissimo Strelkov. And as soon as he sobers up, climbs off his mistress or some youth (alleged), packs his 19th century maps and leads his army of Twitter pals and FB followers, he will devastate all Russia’s enemies.
According to these carpers, Russia is not killing and bombing like it is capable. Or it has sold out to the West, afraid to act because it will lose gas revenues.
So, take the opportunity to lay out the War Plans for Ukraine, versus ISIS, against the US, ISIS, Israel, whoever the hell you think Russians need to go and fight and die.
Tell us the estimated time, cost, loss of lives, casualties and results. Best estimates, generals of the digital chorus. We will cut you slack.
Just lay it all out. Putin is a dunce. You guys are geniuses. Tell us, how you, not Shoigu, Lavrov and Putin, know the easy answers.
Put up or shut the f*ck up.