Again, a caveat, I have no inside information about events on the ground in Ukraine. But the Western media is focused on stories about courageous babashkas preparing Molotov cocktails and learning how to shoot AK-47s. Kharkiv and Kyiv remain in Ukrainian hands. The ruble has dropped dramatically (by the way, now is the time to buy Sberbank and Gazprom). Surely, Ukraine will prevail.
I would be curious to know your thoughts on whether you think Ukraine could mount some kind of effective insurgency response once the Russians have taken over the country. Putin's approval rating may be high, but I wonder if it would stay that way when a steady trickle body bags filled with 18 year olds start getting repatriated. As the saying goes, the Russian army has clocks, but the Ukrainian populace has time.
I have no idea about the culture, access to munitions or will to fight among the Ukrainian populace. I would love to hear your thoughts.
I would be curious to know your thoughts on whether you think Ukraine could mount some kind of effective insurgency response once the Russians have taken over the country. Putin's approval rating may be high, but I wonder if it would stay that way when a steady trickle body bags filled with 18 year olds start getting repatriated. As the saying goes, the Russian army has clocks, but the Ukrainian populace has time.
I have no idea about the culture, access to munitions or will to fight among the Ukrainian populace. I would love to hear your thoughts.
It would be fascinating if you went. Your first-hand account would be invaluable.