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Russia lacks troops, ammunition for major offensive in Ukraine, NATO official tells Reuters
(kyivindependent.com)
this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2024
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It'd probably be bad in terms of global stability and whatnot, but it'd still get a chuckle out of me if China just went "Well, It's free real estate" and invaded russia.
China wants Taiwan. While some land in Russia might be nice it isn't a big deal. They like Russia getting away with attacking Ukraine because it sets a global precedent that large powers can take over weaker powers.
That's not entirely true. China also likes a weak Russia that's selling them raw materials underpriced. They like this destabilisation, as long as it doesn't get out of hand.
I mean, Russia hasn't succeeded though, been sanctioned by many nations, and lots of nations are supplying gear to the defenders. That's not really "getting away with it" and I'm not sure it sends the message to China that you think it does.
They dom't have to be successful to be used to normalize taking over weaker powers. The world not actively opposing the attempt is still normalizing.
The world is actively opposing the attempt though.
Maybe I should have said directly or militarily.
Yes, they are actively supporting Ukraine through training and supplying arms. They are not actively opposing the occupation with their own troops directly on the battlefield.
What it implies is that China must be better prepared. It may not be a cake walk in the same way Russia or would be, but do long as China is well prepared for the invasion, it will help smooth things over.
I know, but a man can dream.
They don't need to invade if they can turn it into a de facto vassal state.
The question is if they actually need more land or just more resources. I imagine they already get the latter for dirt cheap, so why bother actually invading.