US intelligence believes Vladimir Putin could be planning a limited incursion as early as in the coming weeks, the US Wall Street Journal reported.

According to a Wall Street Journal report citing US intelligence, Russia could be preparing a limited incursion against a NATO member state within weeks. The report comes as the war in Ukraine remains largely deadlocked and the impact of the conflict is increasingly felt inside Russia.

Analysts cited in the report suggest Vladimir Putin may seek to open a new front rather than risk being remembered as the leader who lost Ukraine, raising fresh questions about NATO’s readiness and resolve.

  • VinegarChunks@lemmus.orgEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    Russia’s invasion if Ukraine , for example, makes perfect sense if you’re a dictator surrounded by yes-men blowing smoke up your ass about your amazing military strength for years (while they take the military money and spend it on yachts in the Mediterranean)

    I really doubt Putin would make this particular mistake twice though

    • Tabula_stercore@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      Honestly, invading Ukraine made sense. The resolve and heroism of Ukrainians in the first days (snake island, Zelensky’s “I don’t need a ride, I need weapons”) is what turned the war into what it is.

      If you want a stupid example use Hormuz; very well studied that it fucks up whoever attacks there.