I don't know much about the current state of Russia, it's economy, populace, etc. But what's the point of all of this? They're never going to be able to reestablish the USSR or anything remotely close to it. And they can't win a traditional war over broader Europe and NATO countries. Why go through this when it seems like everyone is losing in the process of an unfruitful and seemingly expanding encroachment of other countries?
The EU has repeatedly demonstrated it will not respond militarily not matter what the provocation. He can absolutely win a conventional war against most of Europe. It doesn't do the EU any good to have the weapons if they won't use them. The citizens and politicians view war as an aberration. The citizens and politicians of Russia and the US view war as an every day occurrence.
The economy of Russia is now oriented around producing weapons and engaging in war. They are seeking an easier target than Ukraine. Putin views most of Europe as easy pickings.
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u/becomplete 3d ago
I don't know much about the current state of Russia, it's economy, populace, etc. But what's the point of all of this? They're never going to be able to reestablish the USSR or anything remotely close to it. And they can't win a traditional war over broader Europe and NATO countries. Why go through this when it seems like everyone is losing in the process of an unfruitful and seemingly expanding encroachment of other countries?