Today’s exciting times question: What are Russia and China off to?
It’s Christmas, but of training Russia and China are dropping some Christmas gifts.  ,
Russia began by shooting down an Azerbaijani civil aircraft and hitting civil goals in Ukraine with misses and uavs aimed at Russian power stations and homes. That might have happened accidentally, but it was followed by refusing to make emergency flights and making the plane cross the Caspian while stumbling over GPS. The helicopter finally managed to land in Kazakhstan, but at least 38 people were killed.
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Merry Christmas.
A scurrying Chinese send dragged outlet between Finland and Estonia while it was still anchored. We hope to learn more about the fleet now that the Finns have taken control of it. In the meantime, Finland is calling on NATO to enhance its appearance. One of these was the first of many that I’ve previously covered. This is a distinct ship, similar song, another verse.
Merry Christmas.
And, of course, China has been trying to extend its approach over the South China Sea at the cost of the Philippines. The Philippines have signed up for U. S. anti-missile networks, which prompted some very obvious challenges from the Women’s Republic.  ,
Merry Christmas.
What the heck are they doing, then?
It really reminds me of the Cold War’s brighter years. Little they’re doing is enough to warrant a legitimate defense comment, especially given that Putin regularly rokes his nuclear arsenal. There is a lot of misinformation on either side of the popular war between Russia and Ukraine, and if you think otherwise, I can sell a bridge cheaply. However, it appears to be a war of attrition in which Ukraine is severely destroying Russia’s logistics while Russia is attempting to make life as difficult as possible for Ukrainian citizens.
But then what about the cords?
Again, it’s not something that may enable a robust military response. I’m assuming that the Finns and the Urals will be closely watching Russian and Chinese transport, with a significant number of Navy boats moving Russian and Chinese civil ships. They may also obstruct the passage of pulled convoys or obstructing traffic flow. But that’s made difficult by Köningberg, er, Kaliningrad however being a Soviet territory.
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That would be good and fury, which would, in reality, mean nothing on its own.
I believe the most crucial factor is that it costs money to replace undersea connectors. In an effort to entice the Europeans to back down, I believe Putin is trying to keep the support for Ukraine as unfavorable as feasible.  ,
Of course, that’s in line with the latest pressure in the United States, where many people believe that the United States should be more isolationist in its treatment of Ukraine. And I believe that China values any U.S. distraction as beneficial to its objectives.
And then, of course, there’s Donald Trump.
Trump is aware that wars in Europe harm company. He has undoubtedly talked a lot about finding a fast answer in Ukraine. And, to be honest, Putin will look at any agreement that allows Russia to take any portion of Ukraine as a victory and pulls him out of a conflict that has grown more situation than Afghanistan was. Put in a NATO-wide withdrawal arrangement, and voila!
But, in my opinion, Russia is primarily attempting to exert force to strengthen its bargaining position following the inauguration. Although I’d love to find out, there is a very good reason to think that Russia doesn’t really have much to bargain with in terms of nuclear weapons. In any case, I’m confident that Putin has a better plan than we do.  ,
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I think it comes down to Trump. Does Putin think Trump will choose to leave on a low budget? Does Putin believe that Westerners are looking for a low exit? ( If it was me, I wouldn’t want to bet on that, as there are too many NATO members who remember being under Russian control. ) Is Trump willing to face first retirement in his word?
I don’t understand. I only pause to reflect once more on how exciting periods are for us.
