northman on Nostr: It is clear that, since the start of the Special Military Operation, Putin has made ...
It is clear that, since the start of the Special Military Operation, Putin has made extraordinary efforts to avoid unnecessary casualties, despite the potential impact on the war.
When Russian forces first moved into Ukraine, there were videos of their tanks stopping when approaching civilians blocking the roads.
When the Ukrainians military threatened to launch counterattacks, Russian troops evacuated local Ukrainian residents ahead of the fighting.
The combat has also been conducted in such a way as to minimize Russian casualties, even at the expense of extending the duration of the conflict.
When Prigozhin attempted his coup (likely coordinated by MI6/CIA), Putin again held back and gave Lukashenko time to help negotiate a peaceful resolution.
In the warmongering West, this caution is seen as weakness. After all, recall how quickly and ruthlessly the Americans moved into Iraq (‘shock and awe’), resulting in hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties.
Others see his approach as a sign of confidence and strength of character.
When Russian forces first moved into Ukraine, there were videos of their tanks stopping when approaching civilians blocking the roads.
When the Ukrainians military threatened to launch counterattacks, Russian troops evacuated local Ukrainian residents ahead of the fighting.
The combat has also been conducted in such a way as to minimize Russian casualties, even at the expense of extending the duration of the conflict.
When Prigozhin attempted his coup (likely coordinated by MI6/CIA), Putin again held back and gave Lukashenko time to help negotiate a peaceful resolution.
In the warmongering West, this caution is seen as weakness. After all, recall how quickly and ruthlessly the Americans moved into Iraq (‘shock and awe’), resulting in hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties.
Others see his approach as a sign of confidence and strength of character.