Quote (babun1024 @ Jan 21 2023 12:44am)
The US and us are leading a proxy war against Russia by now. The aim is to bleed their economy and resources to force them to change from within . The longer their invasion is stalled the more secure we are as a whole. During that time, European armies can be rebuilt as a proper repellent against future aggressions. US would have to back off and have less say in Europe but it'll be good for US taxpayers.
Proxy war isn't a direct involvement in war however. If we deliver weapons which aren't meant for stalling but active aggression against Russia like Himars loads which could strike Russia within its borders or weapons with which Crimea, Belarus or Russia can be attacked, we'd be directly involved in the conflict as a waring party. You don't seem to comprehend what the implications are. Russia would be fighting NATO. They can never win against NATO which could result in nuclear winter.
From which country are you?
Biden's administration backed off itself with bogus arguments over M1 Abrams deliveries. They aren't that stupid either.
Actually I think the US is looking for it's EU partners to step up and provide its own deterrent.
Republicans control the house and there is going to me more scrutiny on government spending.
Biden also has an election campaign upcoming.
At a time of economic recession, spending endless tax dollars abroad won't be an easy sell to moderate or undecided voters.
I see the point your making, in part I agree with you and in part I disagree. Germany is already sending alot of weaponry and equipment to Ukraine.
Sending main battle tanks shouldn't be a "redline" in my opinion.
Ukraine has tanks. Russia has tanks.
This is not a real terms escalation.
I agree with longe range missiles that could strike the Russian interior; Then again Ukraine has already proven it can do this by itself.
Out of interest what do you think Russia would so in retaliation for Germany sending tanks to Ukraine?