There's no 'off ramp' for Putin as Russia's weaknesses are laid bare to all

 

 

"Although Russia suffered a number of defeats, Emperor Nicholas II remained convinced that Russia could still win if it fought on...As hope of victory dissipated, he continued the war to preserve the dignity of Russia by averting a "humiliating peace"."

Oh boy, things really don’t change, do they? As of now, Vladimir Putin is still projecting confidence. After meeting with Putin face to face, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said the Russian dictator “believes he’s winning the war.” But can he really be believing that? It’s kind of like Donald Trump, right? Does he really think he won in 2020, or is he full of shit? We’ve reentered a zone in which logic is severely lacking. "

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Ukraine Update: There's no 'off ramp' for Putin as Russia's weaknesses are laid bare to all