Putin seems to be winning the war in Ukraine—for now - the economist

For the first time since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24th 2022, he looks as if he could win.

So cutie twink been living in his fantasy till today ?

However, fatalism, complacency and a shocking lack of strategic vision are getting in the way, especially in Europe.

Omagaat who could had expected this turn

@Szia_uram how many times I told west European mayo's are kitty butt neighbors ? And you didn't wanted to believe me living in your fantasy image of Europe

A Western scheme to limit Russian oil revenues by capping the price for its crude at $60 a barrel has failed because a parallel trading structure has emerged beyond the reach of the West.

But my university was telling the price cap will destroy Russian economy and gave 4 hours lecture about it with smart faces.

He now tells Russians, absurdly, that they are locked in a struggle for survival against the West.

West put more sanction on Russia than on all other countries combined, gives to Ukraine more money in half year than Soviet Union got during WW2, started banning Russian athletes, banning Russian turism, west was dancing around when McDonalds and other brands were leaving.

So is Putin wrong tho ?

Faced with all this, no wonder the mood in Kyiv is darker. Politics has returned, as people jostle for influence. Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, and Valery Zaluzhny, its most senior general, have fallen out. Internal polling suggests that corruption scandals and worries about Ukraine's future have dented Mr Zelensky's standing with voters.

Best part about Zelenskyy is that he came to power with promise to fix relationship with Russia and make Russian language official one and protect it and now EU asking him to return Russian schools after he closed all of them

Europe must, therefore, plan for Mr Putin as the main long-term threat to its security. Russia will rearm. It will have combat experience.

I thought Russian running out of ammo and can't build new one, what's happened ?

But best part of this article is “for now” because just any moment khohols will get new game changer and win