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[–] cyd@lemmy.world 2 points 17 minutes ago* (last edited 12 minutes ago)

I honestly don't know how to read the situation. Ukraine's fought terrifically, but their status seems far less sustainable even if you discount the Trump stuff. I don't put a lot of stock in these claims that Russia is on the verge of imploding due to the stress of the war, any day now. It is possible, but mostly seems like wishful thinking.

External aid changes the situation a bit, but not ultimately that much because no Western power seems willing to directly intervene with troops. Barring that, the overall situation between the two countries feels a bit like what Shelby Foote said about the US Civil War: "the North fought that war with one hand behind its back... If there had been more Southern victories, and a lot more, the North simply would have brought that other hand out from behind its back."

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 13 points 1 hour ago

We Europeans should have never hesitated to supply Ukraine. Let's make up for the fuck-up and give them everything we have and the AmeriKan Nazis can piss and moan on the sidelines.

[–] SabinStargem@lemmings.world 9 points 1 hour ago

I hope that Ukraine dismantles Russia's corpse for the best bits. Putin's personal wealth can be used for funding the rebuilding of Ukraine.

[–] PortoPeople@lemm.ee 16 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Step up, EU. It's on you now that the US are traitors.

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 8 points 36 minutes ago

As an American I'd like to apologize for the shit show my country currently is.

I've never felt shame like this.

[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 39 points 4 hours ago (8 children)

No exaggeration, Russia is issuing donkeys and mules (yes actual pack animals) to soldiers for transporting supplies because vehicles are in short supply.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 17 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Well, mules don't require fuel, and they also work as field rations in a pinch.

Otoh, they need a steady supply of mules. I don't think there are that many nowadays. Although who knows with Russia.

[–] NiHaDuncan@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Mules absolutely do require fuel; they’ll only be useful for a few days without food.

[–] nwtreeoctopus@sh.itjust.works 2 points 20 minutes ago

Additionally, they require a lot of rest and need to be rotated out more frequently than humans. Nazi Germany was very dependent on draft animals on WWII and the logistics were nuts.

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[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 12 points 3 hours ago

Good. Slava Ukraini

[–] Winterfrost@lemm.ee 1 points 1 hour ago

Nemiroff forever 🇺🇦

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