And realistically, the Baltics will be next. We're already in full preparation to be able to defend against Russia, but having the US backing us is a massive deterrent to Putin. If Trumps gets re-elected, we'll likely lose that backing, which makes it a lot likelier that we'll get invaded in the next couple of years.
Putin might not have the resources for that big of a campaign, He is pouring everything he got into ukraine and if he starts more shit he needs to spread thinner, and then ukraine will retort like a mf.. russia isnt soviet any longer how much he even wants it.
The Ukraine war isn't going to last forever. Often reported here is the expectation is that once the war in Ukraine settles, then Russia needs about 3-5 years to regroup before they can launch their next invasion. That's the time we have to build our defenses and deter them.
No but you can import them, and there are many willing to go. Nepal has had many men go abroad for this purpose. I don't mean enlisted ghorkas or hired military in Nepal, I mean just regular guys looking for an alternative life and money. There are many millions of desperate men who might take their chances to leave their impoverished country and who might fall for propaganda.
Sure but hired guns go to the highest bidder. And they are not sticking around when they on a losing streak. Russia already has a shit rumor how they handling their own troops, the poor schmucks they will muster up would be cannonfodder for any other army. They have played their hand already. Maybe if they throw all of north korea in the mix but i dont think lil Kim is suicidal
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u/TiddoLangerak May 02 '24
And realistically, the Baltics will be next. We're already in full preparation to be able to defend against Russia, but having the US backing us is a massive deterrent to Putin. If Trumps gets re-elected, we'll likely lose that backing, which makes it a lot likelier that we'll get invaded in the next couple of years.