US general explains story of Ukraine war





by madmax177

7 comments
  1. Summary:

    Ukraine can win

    No evidence of stolen equipment

    Russia lost 4000 tanks

    Putin wouldn’t stop with Ukraine

    Russia is helping China with military technology like submarines

    7 countries in nato are now going over 3%

    Ukraine is addicted to Usa’s anti air systems, they can’t replace Usa for that

    *Also needs Usa’s military intelligence

    Greenland is critical for Usa

    The only country that acknowledged Russia’s referendums is N. Korea.

  2. Excuse me general. I’m a moron who has nothing to add to the conversation but first let me yell at the wind. -Eric Schmitt

  3. The GOP Senators mostly came across as trying to push Trump’s agenda rather than seeming informed.

  4. In b4 that General is sent into early retirement by Mr. “You don’t have the cards”.

  5. Russia and Ukraine Conflict
    – Russia is a chronic and growing threat, forming deeper ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
    – Ukraine holds territory in Kursk (Russia) and conducts offensives in Belgorod.
    – Key battlefields (e.g., Chasiv Yar, Pakrovsk) are contested but Ukrainians hold strong positions.
    – Ukraine depends heavily on U.S. support for air defense, intelligence, and long-range precision weaponry.
    – F-16s (from allies) and Patriot systems are active and effective.
    2. NATO and U.S. Military Posture
    – NATO increased defense spending by 40% since Feb 2022.
    – Poland (4.7% GDP), Baltics, and Finland lead in defense readiness.
    – Germany now commits to 3% GDP defense spending after lifting its debt limit on defense.
    – U.S. forces remain critical for intelligence, precision fires, air/missile defense, and command/control.
    3. Lessons from the War
    – Massive Russian losses (4,000+ tanks) highlight need for logistics and depth.
    – Drone warfare and electronic warfare have evolved on both sides.
    – Ukraine transitioned from militias to modern Western-equipped brigades under fire.
    4. Global Strategic Concerns
    – Arctic importance is growing due to ice melt and Russian naval buildup.
    – GIUK gap (Greenland-Iceland-UK) is vital to monitor Russian submarines.
    – Russia-China cooperation strengthens, with technology exchange and strategic support.
    – China observes the Ukraine conflict closely for lessons on Taiwan.
    5. Strategic Outlook
    – Russia can replenish manpower quickly via conscription, but equipment rebuilding is harder.
    – U.S. forward defense in Europe is essential to deterrence.
    – No credible evidence of U.S. weapons diversion in Ukraine.
    General Cavoli emphasized continued vigilance, U.S. leadership, and NATO unity. This was his final
    testimony after 38 years of service

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