As the war dragged on, minor issues in 2022 became glaring problems by 2025. Ukraine’s professional military core eroded, replaced by mobilized teachers, drivers, farmers, and IT workers.

What?

Three years later, these issues expose systemic failures to adapt, not mere growing pains.

Also What??

Honest discussion about these issues is essential, without downplaying or ignoring their existence.

That's what a liar propagandist would say, isn't it?

World War II proved large wars can’t be won by motivated volunteers alone:

WTF?!?!
Oh boy this is just one big straw-man argument, I can't endure any more, read at your own peril.

[–] Carmakazi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I want Ukraine to have a definite and permanent victory, but lionizing the UAF at every level is the propaganda line, not admitting their shortcomings. Its been over 2 years, they've put up a very admirable fight and done a lot of damage to Russia but they've suffered a lot of damage as well. It's a meat grinder for everyone, with minimal to no gains and no end in sight. I am not at all surprised by news of desertions, draft dodging, and generally low morale.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It’s a meat grinder for everyone,

False equivalence

no end in sight.

Russia is definitely collapsing as we "speak", the war chest is empty, so although we can't say exactly when, Russia will not be able to continue for much longer.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Russia has the materials and man power to continue for at least another year. Their economy might cause a revolution from within, but if that doesn't happen Russia is in for at least the next two years.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes they do, it all depends on what level of losses and economic pain they are willing to endure.
I'm estimating Russians have lost at least 10% of their purchasing power in 2024, but this year will be worse. Construction and investments in production will come to an almost complete halt, so lost productivity cannot be renewed, and prices on energy, food and housing will all increase dramatically.
Most Russians are not very rich, so they will feel it pretty bad.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 1 month ago

Unless they force a revolution most Russians don't matter at all. The elites that matter have a very different situation.

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