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OAITW r.2.0

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9. Ukraine's game has changed.

Reply to Happy Hoosier (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:45 PM

Apr 16

From Defense to Offense. Took them 3 years to reinvent themselves as an army. but they have done that. The best tactical, war-proven army in Europe at this moment.

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Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 OP

It depends on the rest of the world standing up to stop Putin if he tries. CentralMass Apr 16 #1

The EU is triggered. Just waiting for Putin to follow through on his threats. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #8

They're transporting supplies to the front on donkeys and... surfered Apr 16 #2

And, can you imagine the NATO response if Putin makes a move against Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #4

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are NATO nations Chasstev365 Apr 16 #3

Me too. No real Russian army left. Putin is quickly entering the nuclear endgame. I hope that the Russian military OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #5

Not sustainably. Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #6

Ukraine's game has changed. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #9

100% agree Happy Hoosier Apr 17 #20

Russia can no longer produce enough recruits economically to die. Forced conscription has to happen....that includes OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #15

I can't see how they can keep this up. Happy Hoosier Apr 17 #21

Why would Russia want a second front? sarisataka Apr 16 #7

They make threats daily....especially a key strategic city of Narva in Estonia. That may be the point of attack. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #10

I've actually been there... Narva Castle on the Estonian side of the river WarGamer Apr 16 #13

Twin Cities, Right? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #14

During the Soviet era they were on the "same side" WarGamer Apr 17 #22

Russia can barely keep the beets on the table. mr715 Apr 16 #11

you're 100% correct... they can't do a thing. WarGamer Apr 16 #12

Russia has the second-most powerful army in Ukraine. So, no. Efilroft Sul Apr 16 #16

Truth. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 17 #17

Because Putin is never wrong... The Madcap Apr 18 #26

No. LudwigPastorius Apr 17 #18

Moldova is moving to neutralize Russia by reintegrating with Romanian. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 17 #19

No Boo1 Apr 17 #23

The plan has been drawn up, and is being executed. LudwigPastorius Apr 18 #24

That as article is 3 years old, Boo1 Apr 18 #25

Kinda like the "Project for a New American Century". Or project 202X OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #30

"I see no credible threat" J_William_Ryan Apr 18 #27

That is why Russia is weak and can't possibly initiate a 2nd front. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #31

Putin has lost too many troops and too much equipment to start another war LetMyPeopleVote Apr 18 #28

Every day the Baltic states are more ready for an armed conflict CanonRay Apr 18 #29

No one fears the Russian Army. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #32