One potential problem is that Europe is reliant on the US for a lot of critical defense technology. For example, the storm shadow/scalp-eg missiles contain US components, so we required US permission… (View Post)

I reckon Britain would lose at least a couple of significant infrastructure targets to such a Russian attack. Yes the RAF, with support from other European NATO air forces, would rapidly make a mess … (View Post)

Support among GOP voters for Ukraine has been rising in recent months. I don't know for sure why, but it's a marked change. Some people have speculated that the craven attitude of Trump towards Putin… (View Post)

Also, this is ridiculous. Ukraine have already used Storm Shadows to hit targets in Russia. They used ATACMs to hit a Russian training ground in Belgorod yesterday. What did Russia do? Is London a nu… (View Post)

If you force Ukraine to fight with one arm tied behind its back then they will lose. If you don't want Ukraine to lose then you have to help them hit Russia where it hurts, and where it's most effect… (View Post)