Putin’s misguided dream to restore the Russian empire has set its military back for decades. He’s squandered the remnants of a global empire because he personally could not stomach Ukrainian independence.

China’s demand for oil is past its peak, and sky high interest rates can’t prop up the Russian economy forever. Depleted stocks and poor economic forecasts don’t bode well for the Russian “Empire.”

The invasion of Ukraine was a strategic blunder of historic proportions, and all because he underestimated the strength of the Ukrainian people and their will to be free.

[–] [email protected] 67 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Admittedly, there's a parallel universe where Zelensky flees, ukranian opposition is in disarray, and they seized Kiev and Odessa in the first week.

But Zelensky didn't need a ride...

[–] [email protected] 64 points 2 days ago (3 children)

That quote, "I don't need a ride, I need ammunition" lives in my head rent free. THAT'S what a real man says. That's what a real leader says.

His life has been in danger now everyday for 3 years. Everyday he continues to serve his people. Everyday he continues to lead the nation against the biggest tyrant of our generation.

And through all that, everyday he wakes up each morning and puts on his big boy pants.

[–] hydrashok 8 points 2 days ago

If you haven’t already bought and/or read it, would highly recommend “A Message from Ukraine”.

https://a.co/d/1Aiytls

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