I’m thinking next generation technology, at least some of which are available now, that operates differently from what is currently used. As I understand it, in the US military related “Products” produced by defense contractors currently go through a product lifecycle to maximize profits. Intel has been an example of this twice in the last couple of decades, forcing them to play catchup to AMD and now others as well. There is actually a bit of a benefit for defense preparedness in that it is hard to steal technology that has not been implemented and stealing and copying such technology takes time. I have been told by a credible source that certain defense contractor computers are not connected to the internet, among other security measures. So hacking next generation technology becomes difficult, to say the least. During times of serious geopolitical stress, our defense contractors are likely to throw their product lifecycle strategy aside and “Go all in” to quickly develop cutting edge military hardware. Such capability makes long term planning by a potential enemy extremely difficult. With severe economic sanctions on Russia in place, the world’s military advantage increases versus Russia while allowing us to address current serious preparedness shortfalls. It is unfortunate Ukraine has to take a beating while we let our advantages accrue, but if we keep diplomacy open and be willing to let Putin exit reasonably gracefully, we may yet be deserving credit for taking the high road.
Once Russia leaves Ukraine, it will be rebuilt. Rest assured the best NATO minds are searching for viable solutions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that minimize death for Ukrainians, among others. Perhaps many others.
Zero chances of escaping clean against the west. The illusion was broken. Maybe, partially, back at home. Still, damage was done & more to come. It is not the credit that we should be looking for, it is the desctruction of the current regime in Russia.
The destruction of the current regime by NATO is not a practical goal unless risking massive or complete collateral damage on a global scale is considered acceptable. By waiting, we give Putin the chance to choose diplomacy or Russia to remove Putin themselves, all while we take steps to reduce collateral damage if a more aggressive stance is ultimately decided on by NATO. To repeat, we have the best minds in NATO on this issue. Putin is certainly taking increased heat within Russia, even if currently only softly spoken murmurs. As far as Ukrainian suffering, while it is horrific what they are going through, if we end up in a NBC (Nuclear, biological, chemical) situation, there may be no more Ukrainians or anyone else left for that matter. Seems to me the best likely outcome for Ukraine is NATO avoiding direct war with Russia and allowing the other two possibilities of war ending against Ukraine to have a chance. By the way, each day Putin delays negotiating a peace with Ukraine is a day that Russian people start to feel the full brunt of massive and still escalating global sanctions. Putin has to know what that will lead to. Who knows, there may be some happy news as soon as this weekend.
No chance at all to see NATO and Russia in open military conflict in Russia. What you likely already have are US and NATO covert special forces operating in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova for intelligence and precision guided operations in support of Ukranian forces. Putin fell in the US set Ukrainian trap. By now he is probably looking over his shoulder many times a day. Regime change is around the corner and it won't be a popular one, because Russia is..well, Russia. I expect a military coup and semblance of democratic reforms until all goes back to Russia normal, i.e. oligarchy control.
Thinking the Russians will set off a nuclear catastrophe in their backyard makes as much sense as any of you firing at a nuclear weapon in your backyard. Obviously, they know about the reactor's fail-safe's. They know they aren't causing a nuclear catastrophe in their own backyard. Once again, Putin is piling on to his bluffing.
You think all the NATO arms into Ukraine will minimize the deaths of both Ukrainians and Russians? When all those arms go into civilian's hands, it is going to be the hell that gets loose. With Ukraine this large, it is going to have far bigger impact to the security of the entire Europe. This is going to be even worse than Syria. It is going to be a bigger threat to Europe since Ukraine is right at EU doorstep. Only dumb politicians do not know that.
Why you think Russians will get rid of Putin. Just like our senator Lindsey Graham has been promoting? He is so insane.