Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[Zkuq]

Chazore said:

Zkuq said:

Russia's economy is so pitiful for its size that we could fart at Russia and win, if we only bothered to do that - and by 'we' I mean just the EU, let alone if the UK and any non-EU countries in Europe were also added to the mix. I don't think people realize how little we would have to do to help give Ukraine a massive advantage and not have to worry about Russia again in what's probably at least 20 years, all of which could be achieved by not losing a single non-Ukrainian life either.

Remember when that PMC turned around and decided to march up to Putin's door and then Putin conveniently bailed before they could reach the capital?, that's how easy it would be. 

The thing I'm weary about is Putin himself. Soldiers can give up and leave/surrender, but Putin, he's the type that doesn't like to lose (he's about as mad as Stalin). 

To be honest, I don't really care what happens with Putin. I mean, I wish only the worst for him, but someone like him or even worse is just going to take his place anyway unless something changes more profoundly within Russia. It's actually scary that he might be one of the less problematic people that could be leading Russia, since he seems to be wary and even indecisive in his moves. What he's brilliant at is consolidating his power, but I haven't seen much else where he actually excels at.