Are Russia Heading For Defeat ??

[the other bob wilson]

Putin calls up reservists - not into military history etc. but isn’t that a sign that one of the sides is in trouble?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

It's known as mutually assured destruction (mad), isn't it? I'm not sure whether nukes are all they're made out to be.

Nikola Tesla, possibly the greatest mind ever who invented AC electricity amongst many others, who died around 80 years ago, allegedly claimed he could kill literally any number of people and nobody would know how it was done.

His most famous quote is: "If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."

He was talking of scalar weaponry, gravity waves, etc.

When interest rates were at their highest a joke doing the rounds was about a weapon that destroys people but leaves buildings standing. It's called a mortgage.

However, let's not discuss in this particular thread the global economic crash that you have predicted in several days time.......

[Organ Morgan.]

Summarising Putin's remarks - we're essentially fighting NATO in Ukraine rather than Ukrainians, we're going to hold referendums in areas of Ukraine we have occupied, 300k extra full time troops will be created from reservists and ex-army members, if Russia's integrity is threatened we'll deploy all weaponry at our disposal.

[TWGL1]

Do you base your argument on anything not mentioned in the post immediately above?

Not really, it’s what I’ve read over the years , and let’s be honest the number of nuclear armament’s any country is supposed to have is not going to be public knowledge. As another O/P has said it’s supposed deterrent more than anything, however, there are still conflicts being fought in the Middle East (which gets little or no attention) and this one in Ukraine.

[TWGL1]

Putin calls up reservists - not into military history etc. but isn’t that a sign that one of the sides is in trouble?

Apparently, Ukraine has increased conscription age for men up to 70yo, they let prisoners out immediately giving them all weapons no vetting or question asked. From 1st October, women are being mobilised.

The conflict does appear to show there is no end in sight. Isn’t it about time both sides sat around the negotiating table ?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Not really, it’s what I’ve read over the years , and let’s be honest the number of nuclear armament’s any country is supposed to have is not going to be public knowledge. As another O/P has said it’s supposed deterrent more than anything, however, there are still conflicts being fought in the Middle East (which gets little or no attention) and this one in Ukraine.

The nuclear stand-off wasn't really about preventing local conflicts though. What specifically have you read over the years about the level of nuclear armaments being lower than is believed? Having spent my career in a job allied to the Royal Navy I'm interested.

[TWGL1]

The nuclear stand-off wasn't really about preventing local conflicts though. What specifically have you read over the years about the level of nuclear armaments being lower than is believed? Having spent my career in a job allied to the Royal Navy I'm interested.

I can send you what I’ve been reading , in a PM , in addition, say the Uk had up to a thousand warheads what would be the point apart from justification in expenditure?

Storage / maintenance would also be expensive

[Taunton Blue Genie]

I can send you what I’ve been reading , in a PM , in addition, say the Uk had up to a thousand warheads what would be the point apart from justification in expenditure?

Storage / maintenance would also be expensive

Why not post it here for all and sundry to peruse?

[TWGL1]

Why not post it here for all and sundry to peruse?

Because it’s another argument altogether. Not to worry.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Apparently, Ukraine has increased conscription age for men up to 70yo, they let prisoners out immediately giving them all weapons no vetting or question asked. From 1st October, women are being mobilised.

The conflict does appear to show there is no end in sight. Isn’t it about time both sides sat around the negotiating table ?

Putin hardly seems desperate.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Because it’s another argument altogether. Not to worry.

I think Mr Morris would permit you to post the article(s) and for us posters to discuss it/them.

[ToTaL ITK]

A well trained fed and equiped bunch of military hardnuts...say 15-20 can take out 100-150 hobby soldiers maybe more

[Organ Morgan.]

Must say I was more than a little surprised to find this Mike Morris' video at youtube. In it he feigns a plainly fake Yank accent and pretends he's speaking from somewhere in the eastern USA as he dissects every word of Putin's speech.

He states he lived in Russia for many years, says the joint is crammed with an inexhaustible array of weaponry and is convinced Putin's not mucking around. His remarks at 7:47 has prompted me place another Asda grub order.

[goats]

Erdogan:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62965993

Putin is getting desperate, his threats these days are laughable. One day he says he wants peace like here, the next he’s talking nuclear again aswell as calling up 1000’s more reserves who dont want to fight either. Bit of a loser eh?